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Background Aquarium Plants

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.

  • 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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  • Egeria Densa
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    Egeria Densa

    Common Name: Anacharis, Elodea, Brazillian Waterweed, Large-flowered Waterweed *To comply with conservation laws, we are unable to sell or ship thi...

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  • Echinodorus Bleheri / Amazon Sword
    Echinodorus Bleheri / Amazon Sword
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    Echinodorus Bleheri / Amazon Sword - Regular

    Common Name: Amazon SwordAverage Size: 8-11" Amazon sword plants are very common in the aquarium hobby, being that they are beautiful and easy to c...

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  • Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis
    Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis
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    Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis

    Common Name: Crypt Retrospiralis Crypt retrospiralis is a beautiful mid- or background plant that has been a popular choice among aquarium lovers f...

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  • Bacopa Monnieri
    Bacopa Monnieri
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    Bacopa Monnieri

    Common Name: Water Hyssop, Moneywort Used in Ayurvedic tradition of India. Will rot if not enough light Moneywort is a popular back or mid-ground s...

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  • Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf
    Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf
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    Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf

    Common Name: Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf is the larger leaf variant of Anubias Barteri.  Like other Anubias it can grow i...

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  • Dwarf Nomaphila Siamensis (Hygrophila Corymbosa Compact)
    Dwarf Nomaphila Siamensis (Hygrophila Corymbosa Compact)
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    Dwarf Nomaphila Siamensis (Hygrophila Corymbosa Compact)

    Common Name: Dwarf Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Siamensis' Dwarf Hygrophila is a robust aquatic plant that is perfect for beginners trying to grow stem pl...

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  • Java Fern Trident
    Java Fern Trident
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    Java Fern Trident

    Common Name: Java Fern Trident, Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Trident is one of the most unique types in aquascaping because this variety has long...

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  • Nomaphila Stricta (Siamensis)
    Nomaphila Stricta (Siamensis)
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    Nomaphila Stricta (Siamensis)

    Hygrophila Siamensis Nomaphila Stricta is a fast-growing plant that can make a lovely addition to the midground or background of an aquascape or in...

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  • Anubias Congensis Mini
    Anubias Congensis Mini
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    Anubias Congensis Mini

    Common Name: Anubias Congensis Mini Anubias Congensis Mini variation is an excellent plant for the beginning hobbyist. This attractive plant has sm...

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  • Anubias Congensis
    Anubias Congensis
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    Anubias Congensis

    Common Name: Anubias Congensis, Anubias Afzelii Anubias Congensis is fast becoming a favorite among planted tank enthusiasts. This is an extremely ...

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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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  • 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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  • Java Fern Narrow Mini
    Java Fern Narrow Mini
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    Java Fern Narrow Mini

    Common Name: Java Fern Narrow Mini, Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Narrow Mini is a smaller hybrid cross between the regular Java Fern and Java Fer...

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  • Anubias Barteri
    Anubias Barteri
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    Anubias Barteri

    Common Name: Anubias Barteri  Anubias Barteri is a popular aquatic plant, frequently used in all types of aquariums. Like other Anubias it can grow...

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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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  • Java Fern Mother Pot
    Java Fern Mother Pot
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    Java Fern Mother Pot

    Common Name: Java Fern, Microsorum Pteropus Mother Pots consist of multiple, mature plant species. Each pot may include 2-4+ individual plants. F...

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  • African Water Fern / Bolbitis Heudelotii - BucePlant.com
    African Water Fern / Bolbitis Heudelotii - BucePlant.com
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    African Water Fern / Bolbitis Heudelotii

    Common names: African Water Fern, Bolbitis Heudelotii African Water Fern is a well known variant of Bolbitis which originates from the tropics of W...

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    Java Fern Narrow

    Common Name: Java Fern Narrow Leaf, Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Narrow is like a cross between the regular Java Fern and Java Fern Needle Leaf. ...

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  • Barclaya Longifolia
    Barclaya Longifolia Bulb - BucePlant.com
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    Barclaya Longifolia

    Common Name: Barclaya Longifolia **Photo shows a bulb portion after 2 months of growth**Barclaya is a rather uncommon, rare bulbaceous aquatic plan...

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  • Java Fern Mat
    Java Fern Mat
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    Java Fern Mat

    Common Name: Java Fern  Microsorum Pteropus***Every live plant is unique. Height and shape of mat will vary.*** Java fern is one of the most popula...

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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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  • Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides
    Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides - Buce Plant
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    Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides

    Common Name: Lawn Marsh Pennywort Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides is characterized by its clover-like leaves which can grow into compact bushes of green...

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  • Anubias Nana Thick Leaf
    Anubias Nana Thick Leaf
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    Anubias Nana Thick Leaf

    Common Name: Anubias Nana Thick Leaf Anubias Nana “Thick Leaf” is a less common variation of Anubias that make a handsome foreground accent. The pl...

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