Background Aquarium Plants

Littorella Uniflora Common Name: Shoreweed Littorella Uniflora, commonly known as “Shoreweed,” is an easily recognized low-growing aquatic plant th...

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

Common Name: Aponogeton Longiplumulosus Aponogeton Longiplumulosus is a tall bulb plant that originates from Madagascar.  The leaves are long and t...

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

Common Name: Bacopa Red, Bacopa Caroliniana Red   Bacopa Caroliniana Red is a well recognized aquatic stem plant which is both easy to grow and bea...

Common Name: Rotala Bonsai, Ammania Bonsai Rotala Indica 'Bonsai' is a rare and hard to find plant, not to be confused with the common Rotala Indic...

Common Name: Red Watermilfoil Myriophyllum Tuberculatum, also known as the Red Watermilfoil, lives in the slow-flowing and stagnant waters of South...

Common Name: Ludwigia Inclinata Ludwigia Inclinata is a beautiful plant with exceptional gold and red leaves that make a dramatic contrast to the u...

Common Name: Myriophyllum Tetrandrum Myriophyllum Tetrandrum is a unique looking stem plant with fine and delicate leaves that grow similar to Parr...

Common Name: Myriophyllum Guyana Myriophyllum Guyana is an uncommon beginners plant with soft, needle-like leaves. It grows in a dense bush, making...

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

Common Name: Horemanii Red Sword Echinodorus Horemanii Red is a spectacular variety of sword plant that can add some beautiful colors to your aquar...

Common Name: Thai Onion Plant Thai onion plant, as its name suggests, looks like an onion bulb with green foliage growing from the top. The long gr...

Crinum Calamistratum is an interesting bulbaceous plant that originates from Central Africa. This is a unique plant that can be characterized by th...

Common Name: Echinodorus Reni Echinodorus Reni is a species in the Echinodorus family that exhibits bold color and contrast in a planted tank. Whe...

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...

Common Name: Hygrophila Siamensis Hygrophila Siamensis is a robust aquatic plant that is perfect for beginners trying to grow stem plants for the ...

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

Common Name: Micro Sword, Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis The Lilaeopsis, or Micro Sword, has short stems and pale green leaves, similar to grass. It can...

Common Name: Pogostemon Erectus Pogostemon Erectus is a unique looking stem plant with pointy thin leaves growing from the center stem. This is a g...

Common Name: Aponogeton Henkelianus  The Aponogeton Henkelianus is the close relative of a similar species, the Aponogeton Madagascariensis. Both p...

Common Name: Diamond Ludwigia Diamond Ludwigia is a less common Ludwigia variation with very unique coloration. In ideal conditions these plants’ ...