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Background Aquarium Plants Available

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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  • Ludwigia Natans Super Red
    Ludwigia Natans Super Red
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    Ludwigia Natans Super Red

    Common Name: Super Red Ludwigia Ludwigia super red is an easy plant to keep that adds movement and dimension to the mid- or background of the aquar...

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  • Micranthemum Umbrosum
    Micranthemum Umbrosum
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    Micranthemum Umbrosum

    Common Name: Giant Baby Tears Micranthemum Umbrosum is a bright green, low-growing stem plant perfect for beginners. It is a versatile species whic...

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  • Vallisneria Nana - BucePlant.com
    Vallisneria Nana - BucePlant.com
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    Vallisneria Nana

    Common Name: Vals Nana Vals Nana is a thin leaf, grass-like type of Vallisneria that looks more like a tall hairgrass than the other usual Vals.  T...

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  • Mayaca Fluviatilis
    Mayaca Fluviatilis
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    Mayaca Fluviatilis

    Mayaca Fluviatilis Mayaca Fluviatilis is a bushy stem plant that sort of resembles a cross between Rotala Wallichi and Cabomba. It can be found g...

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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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  • 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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  • Echinodorus Xinguensis
    Echinodorus Xinguensis
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    Echinodorus Xinguensis

    Common Name: Xingu Sword Dwarf Amazon Sword plants are rarely seen in the aquarium hobby, but they are easily kept and add subtle color and gracefu...

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

    Common Name: Giant Val Rubra Giant Val Rubra is a variant of giant vals with leaves that can develop a reddish hue. They act as the perfect backgro...

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  • Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green
    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green
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    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green

    Common Name: Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green Alternanthera bettzickiana 'Green,' often used interrariums, paludariums, vivariums, ponds, and bog g...

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  • Juncus Repens UNS Tissue Culture
    Juncus Repens UNS Tissue Culture
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    Juncus Repens UNS Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Juncus Repens Juncus Repens is an easy to keep stem plant with long stems and narrow leaves. It can grow under a wide range of condit...

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  • Echinodorus Major/Martii
    Echinodorus Major/Martii
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    Echinodorus Major/Martii

    Common Name: Ruffle Sword Ruffle Sword plants have been a long-time staple for planted tank geeks. Their long, thick ruffle-textured leaves have be...

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  • Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red
    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red
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    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red

    Common Name: Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red, Calico Plant Alternanthera bettzickiana ‘Red’, also known as the Calico Plant, is a bold and adaptable...

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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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  • Ludwigia Arcuata Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
    Ludwigia Arcuata Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
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    Ludwigia Arcuata Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Needle Leaf Ludwigia Needle leaf ludwigia is a beautiful plant with delicate green and red leaves. This is an easy plant to keep that ...

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