To start, all of the plants apart from one arrived alive. The bacopa salzmani purple didn’t make it. It appears that the bag popped in transport or it wasn’t properly sealed. As for the rest, they arrived happy and healthy. I was expecting larger plants apart from the vitro selections. However most of these are very healthy and I am pleased with my order. They have been planted for four days now and I’m already seeing new growth.
Wow. Was super pleased with the plant i received. Healthy stems and looks great in my tank. Will be purchasing more!
These look beautiful in other reviewers' photographs and I get the sense that the color would become even brighter in strong sunlight. I purchased these in error---not paying attention to the fact that these need a substate, which I do not have. However, I put some of them in water to see if they might grow. I do not think it will work, but it looks very good floating with hornwort for what might be a very short period of time.
The plants arrived well-packed and healthy. You cannot really go wrong with these plants. However, since they are so ubiquitous, I plan to use these in smaller amounts in the future and create a more diverse collection. About the idea of them being strong, I think context is important. For instance, some of my fish do not seem to enjoy navigating through or around them and I think this is partly because they are a bit spiky and have a firm structure. In contrast, I put a clump of these in the water with a small female Samurai Betta. Existing literature suggests this is an excellent plant for it. However, the fish is in the process of ripping the mass of plants to shreds, making it seem more vulnerable than I thought.
This plant arrived health and in excellent condition. I am experimenting with keeping this plant floating near the top of the water. While the plant does not seem intended for this purpose, it adds interest as a glossy dark element and a unique color and texture to the existing surface and near-surface plants.
The plant arrived healthy and in excellent condition. I purchased these knowing that I sometimes do not like the appearance of variegated plants. However, the color of these are very nice. As another reviewer points out, their color is a lighter than shown (maybe as they mature the color will deepen), however, I also prefer this light color for contrast. The plant looks etherial and almost otherworldly. Typically, I assume that many light colors will look anemic but this color and the plant's forms is gorgeous. Unfortunately, I keep a water environment without a substrate and I made a mistake in purchasing this plant since it is described as needing a substrate. I assume the plants will slowly dissolve and disappear, but it remains suspended in water looking healthy for now and I am enjoying it.
I got three specimens of buce in today from two different sellers.THE AQUARIUM PLANTS FACTORY specimen on coco pad was far better. I like it so much that I plan to buy several more buce on coco pads
First time owning this plant and it’s by far my favorite plant I have ever had when trying to do a planted tank. The color is gorgeous and honestly I would love to have more on my tank!
Even though it's a delicate plant, it took right off and is growing very well.
I am using these on a very small scale. Their color and form are very pleasant.
Can hardly describe this plant. Amazing. Ordered bare root. Expected one plant and received 3 very healthy smallish plantlets. Was very excited to be able to spread them out around the tank. Wish I had ordered more. Probably will now.
Overall very happy. A little yellowing but I don't think this plant likes transport very much. I did have an unfortunate unforseen post office delay that was not the company's fault. These plants were quite mature and I am very excited for them to take off. Got 5 large plants in one package though it didn't look too impressive in the bag was surprised the coverage when I put them in my tank. I am excited for these to spread so I can put them in all my tanks. Beautiful.
Super happy with these plants. Very healthy despite a delay in delivery due to post office issue. Got 5 healthy but small plants (to be expected with tissue culture). Probably could still divide further safely and get 10 healthy plants though I doubt i will.
Got several stem cuttings. They even started putting on roots while in transit. Absolutely stunning color and a different leaf shape to add some texture to the tank.
Arrived larger than expected from the pictures and it immediately started producing plantlets...faster than any other Java fern I've received. Great job!
This plant came in so healthy and a decent size. Very excited to see this one mature. Leaves are beautiful 😍. Slight browning on a couple leaves because I live in the middle of nowhere and they were stuck at the post office over the weekend. After removing the dead leaves looks great and still plenty of leaves left. Roots and stem were not affected.
These plants are small as expected being a tissue culture but wow are they healthy. The roots on these are excellent. I purchased a mature version of this plant in the past and was amazed at its size. Definitely value for money here if you are patient to let them grow. Received 3 very healthy plantlets for the same price as one large one.
This is a nicely started young plant that came with several leaves. Definitely recommend. Very beautiful. Can't wait to see it as it establishes and matures. Will post an update later with mature pics.
I LOVE Monte Carlo, and my last shipment came in pristine condition. I used this as the "leaf" portion of a "bonsai tree" in my newest tank, and this looks great. I've had zero leaf melt, and the plants are vibrant and doing well. Will bit be my last order from APF!!
OK, she's a big 'un, the plant I received is right at 10 +" tall, lots of healthy and oh so pretty leaves. Definitely a centerpiece plant.
As long as my 10 gal tank is warm and has light, the frogbit takes off. I got a nice sample, ~6 individuals which are producing more leaves. My betta and peppered koi catfish really like them.
I have this nice plant in my 3gal planted betta tank. It had bent stems, now the stems are straight now. It's been growing nicely.
I have this nice Ludwigia in my 5g planted tank It's growing and has some color. .