A brief introduction to several popular aquatic plant landscaping styles

Here are several landscaping schools from which you can get inspired. - Dutch-style aquascaping pays attention to aesthetics, bringing the most beautiful proportion relationship in nature - the appreciation perspective and technology of the golden section method into the aquarium. Different varieties of aquatic plants are based on the basic principle of the "golden ratio method". Clever planting, strict maintenance, and reasonable matching make this method of aquatic plant landscaping more layered and three-dimensional, so that the "golden ratio method" has become one of the scoring criteria for international aquatic plant landscaping evaluations and is currently the It represents one of the most advanced technologies in the international aquatic plant landscaping school. The Dutch-style aquarium has three characteristics: first, the aquarium is closed, and the top of the aquarium has a cover with or without ventilation holes; second, the density of the aquatic plants planted is relatively high. Its layout is arranged according to blocks and levels, paying more attention to the color matching and the coordination of the shapes of aquatic plants, making it a water flower bed; third, tropical fish are stocked in the aquarium, and sometimes only one kind of fish is stocked, forming a An aquarium themed after the name of the fish. In Dutch-style landscaping aquariums, peppergrass is generally planted as a foreground grass. Peppergrass leaves have different sizes, and their color matching is also a matter of knowledge. For example, dark green peppergrass, tiger spotted peppergrass, and coffee peppergrass are light brown, and peach peppergrass. Peppergrass, Wendy's peppergrass, and long peppergrass are light green, and these peppergrass are mostly used in the side and background parts. In addition, you can also design the bottom of the aquarium into a ladder shape with acrylic boards and other materials, and then plant various aquatic plants in different zones. 2. Characteristics of German-style aquatic landscaping Germans advocate nature and science, and the power of high technology and the charm of nature can also be reflected in aquarium landscaping. With the support of high-tech aquarium equipment, the almost natural growth state of aquatic plants can be fully displayed, and the open display format makes it easier to appreciate the growth of various aquatic plants from three different spatial angles: the bottom, the water surface, and the water. With the changes, the landscape concept seems rough and messy, but after careful appreciation, you will find that the landscaping layout shows unique natural beauty. The Germans, who are conscientious and philosophical, can go to the origin of aquatic plants to conduct on-site inspections and study the local water quality, soil, climate and landscape, and then artificially create such a plant according to the local natural conditions. an environmental condition. In an environment very similar to their place of origin, aquatic plants and tropical fish seem to have found a sense of home again. Unlike the excessive pursuit of nature, in German aquatic landscaping, some emergent plants will emerge from the water and bloom and bear fruit. Therefore, Dezi's aquariums are open without lids, and the lighting equipment is also a hanging point light source, and tube lights are rarely used. And because the Germans pursue nature too much, they don’t pay too much attention to landscaping and wood. Some people think that German aquariums are not beautiful. In fact, it is precisely because of the Germans' pursuit of nature that they can truly display the natural landscape in front of us. If there is a German aquatic plant landscape with the theme of the Amazon River, then the aquatic plants inside are entirely from South America, and there are many sunken trees. The tropical fish are also from the Amazon River, and the water quality is similar to that of the Amazon River. . Standing in front of such a completely natural aquarium with almost no artificial sculptures, people feel as if they have really arrived in the Amazon rainforest. The German-style landscaping method best shows the almost natural growth state of aquatic plants. 3. Characteristics of Southeast Asian aquatic plant landscaping Southeast Asian style aquatic plant landscaping is based on the swampland scenery at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River as a model. The upper reaches of the Chao Phraya River are mountainous, with mostly rapids and shoals. The lower reaches are flat, with abundant water, a network of waterways, and a hot climate. They are endless swamps covered with various hygrophytes. Most of the rivers are Crucian carp family Ni class, in addition to climbing bass, fighting fish and loach family and catfish family fish. The famous archerfish is also found in the estuary area here. The Southeast Asian aquatic plant landscaping is mainly composed of various kinds of Southeast Asian specialty peppergrass. The foreground grass is planted with antler moss, small sedge, cow felt or corn grass into many small patches to imitate the image of a swamp. The fish stocked are made of Southeast Asian unique species. Mainly small carps, such as blue triangles, etc.

Characteristics of Japanese aquatic landscaping. Japanese aquatic landscaping is about 40 years later than European aquatic landscaping. Japanese culture belongs to the category of oriental culture. The biggest difference between Japanese aquatic landscaping and Dutch or German aquatic landscaping is: Japan The traditional water and plant landscaping is endowed with ideological content, embodying emotions in the scenery, and is full of poetry. Easterners will feel intoxicated when they see it, while Westerners will be confused when they see it. Therefore, Westerners call Japanese water landscaping "philosophical". And because Japanese garden design is very unique, Japanese-style water plant landscaping also has a garden style influenced by it. Most Japanese-style aquatic landscaping uses stones, and they pay great attention to the shape, texture, and color of the stones. Another feature of Japanese-style aquatic landscaping is that it is small and exquisite. The layout of aquatic plants is often only a partial landscape, but there are many precious aquatic plants in it. This is also a characteristic of Japanese-style aquatic landscaping. China's Taiwan-style aquatic plant landscaping treasure island Taiwan can not escape the baptism of five thousand years of mainland culture, but is also deeply influenced by European and American schools. Therefore, it is uniquely endowed in the development of aquatic technology, and it has won over many experts in aquatic plant landscaping. During the landscaping process, a large number of varieties that are difficult to cultivate were selected. While displaying the perfect landscape, it also demonstrated a profound foundation in aquatic plant cultivation technology. It is difficult for Taiwan's aquatic plant landscaping style to find a market in the north of the mainland. On the one hand, it is technically demanding, and on the other hand, it is reflected in the landscaping style and aquatic plant maintenance. Characteristics of Chinese mainland-style aquatic plant landscaping. Chinese aquatic plant landscaping is only a matter of the past 10 years. Therefore, Chinese aquatic plant landscaping has not yet formed its own style, so it cannot be said to have any characteristics. However, China has a history of five thousand years of civilization and a profound cultural heritage. Of course, Chinese aquatic landscaping is also inseparable from the influence of Confucian "benevolence" and Taoist "harmony of nature and man" as well as the influence of Chinese landscape paintings and Chinese bonsai. At the same time, he is also influenced by Chinese poetry and Chinese folk music. There are similarities with Japanese aquascaping, but there are certainly differences. In short, Chinese aquatic plants should absorb the gorgeousness of Dutch aquatic landscaping, the naturalness of German aquatic plants and the poetic advantages of Japanese aquatic plants, combine it with the characteristics of the Chinese nation, and find its own way. It should be a natural, gorgeous, poetic, and atmospheric aquatic landscape. Guan Gong’s Works 4. Characteristics of African Water Plant Landscaping African water plant landscaping is a type of water plant landscaping modeled on the scenery of Lake Tanganyika. Lake Tanganyika is located at the junction of Tanzania, Burundi, Zaire and Zambia, and is located on the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Since Lake Tanganyika was formed by rock collapse, the cliffs on the lakeside plunge directly into the lake, with waterfalls falling from the sky. The lake is so clear and bottomless that it reveals a primitive and mysterious, wild and unrestrained style. In African-style aquatic landscaping, a whole piece of sand schist or other flake rocks is often placed upright or slightly tilted in the aquarium as a background board to create a cliff-like atmosphere. At the foot of the flaky rock slope, some stones with texture or color characteristics such as pebbles, moire stones or chrysanthemum stones are dotted. Plant a variety of water figs, black wood ferns or net grass in the aquarium, and stock a variety of African short snapper, fiddletail fish, Congolese lamp and other African-style aquatic plants and fish. But do not stock mouth-brooding fish, because these fish have the habit of digging sand to build nests when spawning, which may cause rocks to collapse. 2011-12-26 09:56:16 Upload and download attachment (59.41 KB) 5. Characteristics of South American aquatic plant landscaping South American-style landscaping is aquatic plant landscaping modeled on the tropical rainforest of the Amazon River Basin. The upper reaches of the Amazon River are located in high mountain valleys, with surging rivers and turbulent water. Starting from the middle reaches, the terrain is flat and the water flow is stable. Many tributaries merge into it, which increases the water volume. The river is wide. The woods on both sides are dense and green, blocking the sky and the sun. There are clouds and mist. The forest is thick with bushes, vines, and fallen trees and driftwood in the water. There are layers of moss and hygrophytes. The rain here does not fall directly from the sky to the ground, but drips down layer by layer from the leaves, just like a natural giant trickle filter. Finally, all the rainwater seeps into the humus accumulated by the fallen leaves. , and then slowly seep into the river, making the water reddish brown and slightly acidic in pH.

The types of aquatic plants used in South American-style aquatic landscaping are very rich. Various aquatic plants originating from South America can be used. Crown grass can be the main one. The most important thing is to place a few more pieces of sunken wood covered with moss. . The fish stocked are mainly various species of lantern fish from the Lipolithidae family, and a few angelfish or colorful fish can also be stocked. Turpentine Water Works 6. Characteristics of Aquatic Plant Landscaping Aquatic Plant Landscaping is to stack rocks in the back half of the aquarium and make the rocks higher than the water surface. In addition to planting aquatic plants in the water, there are also plants on the rocks. Plant flowers and plants. Some also divide the aquarium into front and rear parts, with the rear part being the filter tank. Place rocks over the filter tank. The flowers and plants planted on the rocks are all moisture-loving species. Such as: white net grass, bright silk grass, caladium, peace lily, sycamore, red banana, tiger begonia, lucky bamboo and so on. Water grasses such as ficus, peppergrass, and crown grass can also be planted. Ceramic figures or buildings can also be placed on the rocks, such as fishermen, chess players or playing children, houses, huts, etc. You can also use a humidifier to create a mist-shrouded landscape. Water and land type aquatic plant landscaping is the product of a combination of aquatic plant landscaping and landscape bonsai. Therefore, when doing this type of landscaping, you must understand both aquatic plant landscaping and the conception method of landscape bonsai. There is a saying in landscape bonsai that the size of a mountain and the size of a tree are divided into three parts, that is, the proportional relationship between various ornaments must be coordinated. Generally, the ornaments sold in the market often have figures larger than the buildings. This requires placing buildings, platforms, pavilions, pavilions and other architectural ornaments among the peaks at the back, and figures on the nearby shore to avoid people being larger than the houses and boats. The phenomenon that the horse is wider than the bridge and taller than the tree appears. Generally, it is better to place the house halfway up the mountain and cover part of it with old flowers and plants, creating the effect of appearing and disappearing. Land and water aquatic landscaping adds characters, buildings and other elements to make it more poetic. At the same time, you can write inscriptions on the landscaping, which are usually themed around the ornaments on the shore. For example, if there are one or two horses placed on the lawn on the shore, you can write "horses drinking in the spring river"; if you place an old fisherman on the shore, you can write "fishing on the autumn river at night"; if you place a lonely boat on the water, you can write "returning from fishing, returning to the boat after a storm, or crossing the wild river". The boat is horizontal and waiting; there is a lady on the shore who can inscribe a picture of "Ying Ta Chun". You can also chant inscriptions on scenery, such as beautiful mountains and clear water, spring scenery of lakes, shadows of lakes and mountains, spring-coming rivers as green as blue, or spring rivers with warm water, duck prophets, etc. Guan Gong's Land and Water Scene "Tenderness in the Valley"