Asian theme struggles

[raymondsmindjob]

I have been researching plants for an asian themed paludarium that I will be building in a 65 gallon Aquarium.

This research is leading me nowhere, can't find what I'm looking for in the garbage heap on the side of the road in the information superhighway that is the internet.

Please Help!

I am wondering which aquatic, semi aquatic, and terrarium type of plants come from Asia, more specifially Japan and/or Hong Kong. Or plants that would look like they belong in this theme.

[defiantNX]

You might could try a few bonsai trees. I have found that there is a specific type of moss called Japanese Moss. It says it is very tolerant of cold and heat. I'm not sure about this one but maybe some Japanese Water Lilies. I don't know how the water lilies would do in a paludarium. I don't have much experience with water plants.

[JoeG]

Asian aquatic plants? Hmmm... off the top of my head... Java Moss (Aquatic, emergent and terrestrial but requires high humidity.), Java Fern (Aquatic and emergent) All are slow growers though but VERY hardy as aquatics go. Java Fern has a few variations but is commonly available.

[Yemeyana]

Vallis! Long, thin, vertical plant. I love giant vallis, but unless you plan on having about 10 square inch of land, go for a smaller variety.

[taipan]

Hi
Plants of the genus Cryptocoryne would be a good choice as a lot can be grown submersed or emersed ie as a fully aquatic or a "bog" plant. This Genus is confined to Sth East Asia but not Japan or HK though.