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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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  • Alternanthera Rosanervig
    Alternanthera Rosanervig
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    Alternanthera Rosanervig

    Common Name: Alternanthera Rosanervig Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig features vivid pink leaves with lightly colored veins. Similar to other s...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Alternanthera Lilacina
    Alternanthera Lilacina
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    Alternanthera Lilacina

    Common Name: Alternanthera Reineckii Lilacina, Alternanthera Lilacina  The Alternanthera Reineckii 'Lilacina' is a beautiful variety of Alternanthe...

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  • Juncus Repens - BucePlant.com
    Juncus Repens
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    Juncus Repens

    Common Name: Juncus Repens Juncus Repens is an easy to keep stem plant with long stems and narrow leaves. It can grow both submerged and emersed un...

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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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  • 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 is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact like most alternantheras...

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  • Alternanthera Variegatus
    Alternanthera Variegatus
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    Alternanthera Variegatus

    Common Name: AR Alternanthera Reineckii Variegatus is a beautiful looking variety of the well-known Alternanthera Reineckii. The most unique aspect...

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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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  • Bacopa Australis
    Bacopa Australis
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    Bacopa Australis

    Common name: Bacopa Australis Bacopa Australis is a relatively new plant in the aquarium hobby.  Its less common compared to the other well known B...

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  • Alternanthera Lilacina Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
    Alternanthera Lilacina Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
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    Alternanthera Lilacina Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture

    Common Name: AR, Alternanthera Lilacina The Alternanthera Reineckii 'Lila' is reddish purple stem plant that makes for the perfect mid or backgrou...

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  • Didiplis Diandra - Buce Plant
    Didiplis Diandra - Buce Plant
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    Didiplis Diandra

    Common Name: Peplis Diandra Didiplis diandra is a stem plant which can be found growing in lakes and streams throughout the states. Its a beautiful...

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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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  • Alternanthera Reineckii Bronze Tissue Culture
    Alternanthera Reineckii Bronze Tissue Culture
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    Alternanthera Reineckii Bronze Tissue Culture

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

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  • Ludwigia Crystal Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
    Ludwigia Crystal Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
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    Ludwigia Crystal Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture

     Ludwigia Inclinata sp Crystal The name “Ludwigia Inclinata” covers a wide range of plants, all with wide, submerged leaves. These vary in color by...

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  • Bacopa Salzmannii Purple Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
    Bacopa Salzmannii Purple Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
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    Bacopa Salzmannii Purple Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Bacopa Purple, Purple Bacopa, Bacopa Salzmannii Purple Bacopa Salzmannii Purple is a beautiful aquatic stem plant that provides a va...

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