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Background aquarium plants are large and in charge. 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.

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  • Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' UNS Tissue Culture
    Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' UNS Tissue Culture
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    Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' UNS Tissue Culture

    Common Name: AR Mini, Alternanthera Reineckii Mini AR Mini is a dwarf variant of the well-recognized Alternanthera Reineckii. This plant is common...

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  • Hygrophila Pinnatifida
    Hygrophila Pinnatifida
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    Hygrophila Pinnatifida

    Common name: Hygrophila Pinnatifida Hygrophila Pinnatifida is a unique plant that originates from India. The leaves can range from brown, purple, r...

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  • Ludwigia Repens
    Ludwigia Repens
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    Ludwigia Repens

    Common Name: Ludwigia Repens Ludwigia Repens is an easy plant to keep, making it a great option for tank geeks who want to add color to their aqua...

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  • Rotala Rotundifolia Red
    Rotala Rotundifolia Red
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    Rotala Rotundifolia Red

    Common Name: Rotala Rotundifolia Red Rotala Rotundifolia is a popular and well recognized stem plant originating from Southeast Asia. It can be cha...

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  • Cryptocoryne Balansae - Buce Plant
    Cryptocoryne Balansae - Buce Plant
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    Cryptocoryne Balansae

    Common Name: Balansae plant, Crypt Balansae Balansae plants are a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarium hobbyists. This crypt in par...

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  • Rotala H'Ra
    Rotala H'Ra
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    Rotala H'Ra

    Common Name: Rotala H'Ra, Rotala Gia Lai Rotala h’ra is a new plant to the hobby that makes a delicate, yet dramatic back or mid-ground accent. Whe...

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  • Ludwigia Peruensis/Gladulosa var. Diamond
    Ludwigia Peruensis/Gladulosa var. Diamond
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    Ludwigia Peruensis/Gladulosa var. Diamond

    Common Name: Diamond Ludwigia, Ludwigia Diamond Diamond Ludwigia is a less common Ludwigia variation with very unique coloration. In low tech condi...

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  • Ludwigia Ovalis
    Ludwigia Ovalis
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    Ludwigia Ovalis

    Common Name: Oval Ludwigia Oval Ludwigia is an easy plant to keep, making it a great option for tank geeks who want to add color to their aquascape...

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  • Hydrocotyle Leucocephala
    Hydrocotyle Leucocephala
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    Hydrocotyle Leucocephala

    Common Name: Brazilian Pennywort Brazilian pennywort can be found growing in the wetlands and marshes of South America. It is characterized by its ...

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  • Alternanthera Reineckii
    Alternanthera Reineckii
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    Alternanthera Reineckii

    Common Name: AR Alternanthera Reineckii is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that its pretty easy to grow. Most red stem plants can pr...

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  • Pogostemon Helferi 'Downoi' UNS Tissue Culture
    Pogostemon Helferi 'Downoi' UNS Tissue Culture
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    Pogostemon Helferi 'Downoi' UNS Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Downoi Pogostemon Helferi 'Downoi' Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagat...

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  • Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf
    Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf
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    Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf

    Common Name: Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf is a rare variant in the Alternanthera family. This aquatic stem plant feat...

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  • Myriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrot's Feather)
    Myriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrot's Feather)
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    Myriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrot's Feather)

    Please note - This plant is prohibited in the state of Washington.  Please do not order if you are located in Washington, this item will not be shi...

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  • Hygrophila Angustifolia
    Hygrophila Angustifolia
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    Hygrophila Angustifolia

    Common Name: Willow Hygro Hygrophila Angustifolia is an easy to grow plant that has long and narrow leaves growing from a tall stem.  This plant is...

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  • Hydrocotyle Verticillata
    Hydrocotyle Verticillata
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    Hydrocotyle Verticillata

    Common Name: Whorled Pennywort Whorled pennywort is a flowering hydrocotyle native to North and South America as well as the West Indies. It is cha...

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  • Cryptocoryne Sri Lanka
    Cryptocoryne Sri Lanka
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    Cryptocoryne Sri Lanka

    Common Name: Crypt. Sri Lanka Crypt Sri Lanka is a less common type of crypt that comes from Sri Lanka as the name implies. These plants were origi...

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  • Cryptocoryne Lutea
    Cryptocoryne Lutea
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    Cryptocoryne Lutea

    Common Name: Crypt Lutea Crypt lutea is a beautiful mid-ground plant with bright green or bronzy oblong leaves with a gracefully wavy shape. Most c...

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  • Vallisneria Gigantea
    Vallisneria Gigantea
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    Vallisneria Gigantea

    Common Name: Giant Val Giant Val is a larger variant of the popular Vallisneria.  They act as the perfect background plants, growing tall and fast ...

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  • Vallisneria Contortionist (Corkscrew Vallisneria)
    Vallisneria Contortionist (Corkscrew Vallisneria)
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    Vallisneria Contortionist (Corkscrew Vallisneria)

    Common Name: Corkscrew Val Notes: Vallisneria are heavy root feeders and should be planted deeply in quality aquarium soil. Vallisneria grows ve...

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  • Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides UNS Tissue Culture
    Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides UNS Tissue Culture
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    Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides UNS Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Lawn Marsh Pennywort Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic pl...

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  • Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green
    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green
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    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green

    Common Name: Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green Alternanthera Bettzickiana is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact like most alternantheras...

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  • Vallisneria Gigantea 'Rubra'
    Vallisneria Gigantea 'Rubra'
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    Vallisneria Gigantea 'Rubra'

    Common Name: Giant Val Rubra Notes: Vallisneria are heavy root feeders and should be planted deeply in quality aquarium soil. Vallisneria grows ...

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  • Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red
    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red
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    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red

    Common Name: Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red Alternanthera Bettzickiana is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that it's pretty easy to g...

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  • Cryptocoryne Petchii Aquarium Plant
    Cryptocoryne Petchii Aquarium Plant
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    Cryptocoryne Petchii

    Common Name: Crypt Petchii Cryptocoryne Petchii is a smaller version of Crypt Beckettii which originates from Sri Lanka. The leaves are generally s...

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  • Rotala Coin Leaf
    Rotala Coin Leaf
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    Rotala Coin Leaf

    Common Name: Rotala Coin Leaf This Rotala species comes from India, where it grows in dimly lit freshwater. It features rounded leaves with a green...

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  • Cryptocoryne Usteriana Green
    Cryptocoryne Usteriana Green
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    Cryptocoryne Usteriana Green

    Common Name: Cryptocoryne Usteriana Crypt Usteriana Green is a large variant of Crypt that's not commonly found in the aquarium trade. The leaves...

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  • Piptospatha Ridleyi
    Piptospatha Ridleyi
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    Piptospatha Ridleyi

    Common Name: Piptospatha Ridleyi Piptospatha Ridleyi is a rare plant, that belongs in the same family as Bucephalandras. Originating from Borneo, ...

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  • Pogostemon Helferi 'Downoi'
    Pogostemon Helferi 'Downoi'
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    Pogostemon Helferi 'Downoi'

    Common Name: Downoi Downoi is a low growing aquatic plant originating from Thailand that has become popular in the past several years.  Its a midgr...

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  • Rotala Ceylon
    Rotala Ceylon
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    Rotala Ceylon

    Common Name: Ceylon Rotala Photos show submerged vs. emersed growth. This fast-growing and hardy species of Rotala hails from Sri Lanka (former Cey...

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  • Nesaea Crassicaulis
    Nesaea Crassicaulis
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    Nesaea Crassicaulis

    Nesaea Crassicaulis is a beautiful aquarium plant that features bold reddish-brown colored narrow leaves. Pictures show the plant's submerged for...

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  • Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' UNS Tissue Culture - Buce Plant
    Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' UNS Tissue Culture - Buce Plant
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    Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' UNS Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Crypt Petchii Cryptocoryne Petchii is a smaller version of Crypt Beckettii which originates from Sri Lanka. The leaves are generally s...

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  • Hydrocotyle Tripartita Mini Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
    Hydrocotyle Tripartita Mini Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
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    Hydrocotyle Tripartita Mini Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Hydrocotyle Japan Mini Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic ...

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  • Alternanthera Reineckii 'Rosaefolia' UNS Tissue Culture
    Alternanthera Reineckii 'Rosaefolia' UNS Tissue Culture
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    Alternanthera Reineckii 'Rosaefolia' UNS Tissue Culture

    Common Name: AR Rosaefolia AR Rosaefolia is a variant of Alternanthera Reineckii. This plant is commonly used in Dutch aquascapes for its bright an...

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  • Staurogyne Bihar
    Staurogyne Bihar
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    Staurogyne Bihar

    Common Name: Staurogyne sp Bihar  Staurogyne Sp. Bihar is a relatively rare find within the worldwide aquarium hobby, especially with its limited a...

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  • Rotala Nanjenshan Tissue Culture - BucePlant.com
    Rotala Nanjenshan Tissue Culture - BucePlant.com
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    Rotala Nanjenshan Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Rotala Nanjenshan Rotala Nanjenshan is a hybrid cross between Rotala Rotundifolia and Rotala Wallichi. When grown in an aquarium, it ...

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  • Hygrophila Odora Tissue Culture
    Hygrophila Odora Tissue Culture
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    Hygrophila Odora Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Hygrophila Odora Hygrophila Odora is a unique plant that displays a unique leaf shape. Being a marginal species, Hygrophila Odora can ...

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