hydrophyte
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Riparium Ikebana
I have been working on the idea of incorporating aspects of ikebana, the Japanese art of (refined) floral arrangement, into planted riparium aquascapes.
Ikebana uses more theory than regular decorative flower arranging and emphasizes minimalism, negative space, balance, movement and the incorporation other plant parts, such as stems and leaves...
Google: Ikebana
An ikebana-inspired riparium planting could look very good. Here are some of the elements that I propose using in such a planted layout...
I have been working on the idea of incorporating aspects of ikebana, the Japanese art of (refined) floral arrangement, into planted riparium aquascapes.
Ikebana uses more theory than regular decorative flower arranging and emphasizes minimalism, negative space, balance, movement and the incorporation other plant parts, such as stems and leaves...
Google: Ikebana
An ikebana-inspired riparium planting could look very good. Here are some of the elements that I propose using in such a planted layout...
- shallow and broad rimless aquarium enclosure
- the best hardscape and gravel materials
- graceful, slender and vertical driftwood branches
- nano fish
- erect riparium stem or grassy plant with open foliage and graceful form
- shorter midground foliage providing depth and contrast