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Anubias Barteri 'King'
Plant Profile Anubias barteri 'King' is a large Anubias variety known for its broad leaves and cream-white marbling. With leaves that can reach aro...
View full detailsRotala Macrandra 'Green' UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Rotala Macrandra Green is a classic green cultivar of one of aquascaping's most beloved stem plants. It's known for its soft, wavy le...
View full detailsLudwigia Natans Super Red
Plant Profile Ludwigia Natans Super Red is an easy-to-keep, fast-growing midground and background stem plant known for its intense bright red color...
View full detailsWater Wisteria/Hygrophila Difformis
Plant Profile Water Wisteria is a popular, fast-growing green stem plant known for its deeply lobed, ruffled leaves that bring a lacy texture to an...
View full detailsAlternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini', widely known in the aquascaping community as AR Mini, is a compact dwarf cultivar of the iconic South...
View full detailsEchinodorus Bleheri / Amazon Sword - Regular
Plant Profile Echinodorus bleheri, aka the classic Amazon Sword, is one of the most popular and recognizable species in the freshwater aquarium hob...
View full detailsRotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice
Plant Profile If you're tired of subtle tones, Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice (affectionately known as Rotala OJ) is here to add color to your sc...
View full detailsCryptocoryne Retrospiralis
Plant Profile Cryptocoryne retrospiralis has been in this hobby longer than most of us have been alive. As one of the earliest cultivated species i...
View full detailsLudwigia Repens
Plant Profile Ludwigia Repens is an easy, fast-growing midground and background stem plant favored for adding vibrant color to aquascapes without t...
View full detailsAlternanthera Rosanervig
Plant Profile Alternanthera Rosanervig, or AR Rosanervig, is a stem plant with vivid pink-to-magenta leaves and distinct light-colored leaf veins. ...
View full detailsBacopa Monnieri
Plant Profile Bacopa Monnieri, or Moneywort, is a classic, hardy aquatic stem plant favored for its upright stalks paired with light green, rounded...
View full detailsRotala Rotundifolia Red
Plant Profile Rotala Rotundifolia Red is the quintessential background flex for a reason. Originating from Southeast Asia, this fan-favorite stem p...
View full detailsVallisneria Spiralis
Plant Profile Vallisneria spiralis is a classic aquatic runner species that is a go-to choice among tall aquarium plants for establishing a sweepin...
View full detailsRotala Narrow Leaf Sp. Red
Plant Profile Rotala Narrow Leaf Sp. Red is the ultimate cure for a boring, all-green aquascape. Featuring slender leaves that pack a punch of rich...
View full detailsLudwigia Arcuata
Plant Profile Ludwigia Arcuata, aka Needle Leaf Ludwigia, is proof that high-end texture doesn't have to come with high-maintenance drama. This eas...
View full detailsRotala Macrandra Mini Pink
Plant Profile Rotala Macrandra Mini Pink is a dramatic, high-demand stem plant known for its compact size and striking deep pink-to-red foliage. Hi...
View full detailsHygrophila Pinnatifida
Plant Profile Hygrophila pinnatifida is a unique aquatic stem species native to India that brings distinct texture and rich coloration to aquascape...
View full detailsCryptocoryne Balansae
Plant Profile If your background layout needs a sense of tranquil flow and dramatic texture, Cryptocoryne balansae creates a stunning canopy that c...
View full detailsAnubias Barteri 'Coffeefolia'
Plant Profile A deeply textured cultivar of classic Anubias Barteri, Anubias Coffeefolia stands out in planted tanks thanks to its namesake foliage...
View full detailsLimnophila Heterophylla
Plant Profile Limnophila Heterophylla is an easy-to-grow, highly adaptable aquatic stem plant. A favorite among aquascapers for its delicate aesthe...
View full detailsAlternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini', widely known in the hobby as AR Mini, is a compact dwarf cultivar of the iconic South American stem p...
View full detailsJava Fern Trident
Plant Profile Java Fern Trident is a distinctive, sought-after cultivar that is one of the most visually striking low-light aquarium plants availab...
View full detailsRotala H'Ra
Plant Profile Rotala H'ra is a sought-after aquatic stem plant hailing from the Gia Lai province in the central highlands of Vietnam. A distinct ge...
View full detailsLudwigia Peruensis/Gladulosa var. Diamond
Plant Profile Diamond Ludwigia is a stem plant that takes its name as a personal challenge to be the most eye-catching thing in your tank. Even in ...
View full detailsWhen an aquascape looks “finished,” it’s usually because the back of the tank is doing a lot of quiet work. The right background plants for aquarium setups add height, depth, and that lush, full feel that makes everything in the foreground pop. They also help create a natural backdrop for hardscape and give fish a comfortable sense of cover. If you want a layout that feels balanced and intentional, choosing the right aquascape background plants is one of the easiest wins.
Background aquarium plants are large and in charge! Usually, aquarium plants that grow large, height wise are chosen for background aquarium plants. These plants help to fill in your aquascape and add a feeling of fullness to a planted aquarium. Choose from a large selection of aquatic stem plants and more at Buce Plant.