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Background Aquarium Plants

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.

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  • Egeria Densa
    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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  • 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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  • Ludwigia Repens
    Ludwigia Repens
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    Ludwigia Repens

    Common Name: Ludwigia Repens Note: Photos show the plant in its emersed vs. submerged form. What you receive depends on availability and seasonalit...

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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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  • 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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  • Rotala Indica
    Rotala Indica
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    Rotala Indica

    Common Name: Rotala Indica Rotala Indica is a popular aquatic stem plant that can grow tall and thick making it a suitable background plant in plan...

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  • Ludwigia Ovalis
    Ludwigia Ovalis
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    Ludwigia Ovalis

    Common Name: Oval Ludwigia Oval Ludwigia is an easy plant to keep, making it a great option for tank geeks who want to add color to their aquascape...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 Torta
    Vallisneria Torta
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    Vallisneria Torta

    Common Name: Torta Vals Torta Vals are a common background plant, well recognized in the aquarium hobby. They act as the perfect background plants,...

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  • Rotala Wallichii - Buce Plant
    Rotala Wallichii
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    Rotala Wallichii

    Common Name: Rotala Wallichii Rotala Wallichii is a popular stem plant with thin fragile leaves that can create luscious forests of green and red w...

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  • Nesaea Crassicaulis
    Nesaea Crassicaulis
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    Nesaea Crassicaulis

      Nesaea Crassicaulis is a beautiful aquarium plant that features bold reddish-brown colored narrow leaves. Pictures show the plant's submerged fo...

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  • Ammania Gracilis
    Ammania Gracilis
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    Ammania Gracilis

    Common Name: Large Ammania, Red/Pink Ammania, or Delicate Ammania Ammana gracilis is a graceful stem plant that can add a splash of color to your p...

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  • Water Wisteria/Hygrophila Difformis
    Water Wisteria/Hygrophila Difformis
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    Water Wisteria/Hygrophila Difformis

    Common Name: Water Wisteria, Water SpriteWisteria is a popular, fast-growing stem plant that is extremely easy to care for and suitable for beginne...

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  • Bacopa Caroliniana Red
    Bacopa Caroliniana Red
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    Bacopa Caroliniana Red

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

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  • Najas Indica
    Najas Indica
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    Najas Indica

    Najas Indica "Guppy Grass" Najas is one of the easiest aquarium plants to grow.  It can be left floating or grown like a stem plant by burying the ...

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