Background Aquarium Plants

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...

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

Common Name: Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice, Rotala OJ Photos show plant in emersed vs. submerged form. Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice hails f...

Common Name: Hydrocotyle Japan Hydrocotyle Japan was made famous from frequent usage by famous aquascapers such as Takashi Amano. It is characteriz...

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

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

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

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 ...

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...

Common Name: AR Mini, Alternanthera Reineckii Mini AR Mini is a dwarf variant of the well recognized Alternanthera Reineckii. This plant is commonl...

Common Name: Rotala Narrow Leaf Sp. Red A beautiful, red leaf Rotala species! Rotala Narrow Leaf Red offers bright pops of red tones in a planted a...

Common Name: Balansae plant, Crypt Balansae Balansae plants are a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarium hobbyists. This crypt in par...

Common Name: Butterfly Mini, Rotala Macrandra Rotala Macrandra is a dramatic back or mid-ground stem plant with red leaves that make a striking con...

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...

Common Name: Anubias Barteri Coffeefolia Anubias Coffeefolia is a beautiful variant of the common Anubias Barteri that can grow to about 12 inches ...

Common Name: Diamond Ludwigia, Ludwigia Diamond Diamond Ludwigia is a less common Ludwigia variation with very unique coloration. In low tech condi...

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

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...

Common Name: Hydrocotyle Japan Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plant...

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...

Common Name: Brazilian Pennywort Brazilian pennywort can be found growing in the wetlands and marshes of South America. It is characterized by its ...

Common Name: Limnophila Aromatica, Rice Paddy Herb Limnophila Aromatica is a beautiful plant perennial plant that can display a wide array of diffe...

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

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

Common Name: Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf is a rare variant in the Alternanthera family. This aquatic stem plant feat...

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 ...

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

Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig features vivid pink leaves with lightly colored veins. Similar to other species in the Alternanthera family, thi...

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...

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

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

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.  ...

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

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...

Common Name: Rotala Bossii This Rotala species comes from India, where it grows in dimly lit freshwater. Rotala Bossii is a rare variant that is s...

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...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

Common Name: Cyperus Helferi  Cyperus Helferi is a grass like plant which can be grown both submerged and emersed.  The leaves are long and thin an...

Riccia Fluitans Common Name: Crystalwort Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aqu...

Common Name: Water Hyssop, Moneywort Variegated version of Bacopa Monnieri. Moneywort is a popular back or mid-ground stem plant with pairs of ligh...

Common Name: Cryptocoryne Albida Costata Crypt plants are a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarium hobbyists. The leaves can range f...