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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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Eusteralis Stellata / Pogostemon Stellatus
    Eusteralis Stellata / Pogostemon Stellatus
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    Eusteralis Stellata / Pogostemon Stellatus

    Common Name: Pogostemon Stellata, Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus Pogostemon Stellatus is a beautiful plant perennial plant that can display a wide ar...

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

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

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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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  • Anubias Minima
    Anubias Minima
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    Anubias Minima

    Common Name: Anubias Minima  Anubias are extremely easy plants to grow and can survive a wide range of water parameters. The Anubias Minima has lon...

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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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  • 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 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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  • 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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  • Java Fern Black Forest
    Java Fern Black Forest
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    Java Fern Black Forest

    Common Name: Java Fern Black Forest, Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Black Forest is a newer variant of the Microsorum family. There is little infor...

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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 Java fern is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the hobby due to its beauty and easy care. The...

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  • Echinodorus Parviflorus - Buce Plant
    Echinodorus Parviflorus - Buce Plant
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    Echinodorus Parviflorus

    Common Name: Rosette Sword, Tropica Sword Rosette sword plants are incredibly adaptable, making them a perfect choice for many types of aquariums. ...

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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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  • Spiky Moss
    Spiky Moss
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    Spiky Moss

    Taxiphyllum sp, ‘Spiky Moss’ Common Name: Spiky Moss Spiky moss offers a gorgeous option for dense coverage where upright growth is desired. This l...

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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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  • Anubias Nana Mother Pot
    Anubias Nana Mother Pot
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    Anubias Nana Mother Pot

    Common Name: Anubias Nana Anubias Nana is one of the most popular aquatic plants in the hobby.  If you're new to planted tanks and want to try grow...

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