Background Aquarium Plants

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’ ...

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

Common Names: Japanese Quillwort Family Name: Isoetaceae Origin:Japan, Korea Height: 8-15" pH: 6.5-7.5 Care: Easy to Moderate Light: Medium to High...

 Ludwigia Inclinata sp Crystal The name “Ludwigia Inclinata” covers a wide range of plants, all with wide, submerged leaves. These vary in color by...

Mayaca Sellowiniana Not much is known of this finely-structured, decorative, South American plant. It is frequently misidentified as Rotala sp. Na...

Common Name: Tonina Fluviatilis Tonina Fluviatilis is a beautiful aquarium stem plant that works exceptionally well for decorative pops of charact...

Common Name: Anubias Paxing Anubias Paxing is a relatively very new species of the popular Anubias aquatic plant. Anubias Paxing displays small, na...

Common Name: Downoi Pogostemon Helferi 'Downoi' Downoi is a low growing aquatic plant originating from Thailand that has become popular in the past...

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

Common Name: Mermaid Weed, Marsh Mermaid Weed Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagatin...

Common Name: Blyxa Japonica Blyxa Japonica is a popular aquarium plant, made famous by the renowned aquascaper Takashi Amano.  Amano frequently use...

Lilaeopsis Mauritiana Common Name: Narow Leaf Micro Sword Lilaeopsis Family Name: Apiaceae Origin: Mauritius Height: 1.18” – 2.36” pH: 6 – 7.5 Care...

Hygrophila Pinnatifida is a unique plant that originates from India.  The leaves can range from brown, purple, red, green or yellow depending on th...

Common Name: Eleocharis Vivipara, Umbrella Hair Grass Eleocharis Vivipara, commonly referred to as Umbrella Hairgrass, is a popular background aqu...

Common Name: Tonina Belem This species of Tonina comes from Brazil, though it has since spread over much of northern South America, and Central Ame...

This is an extremely rare mutation of the more commonly known Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia. This aquatic plant features leaves that are olive red wit...

Common Name: Twister or Curly, Ludwigia Twister This species of Ludwigia, known as “Twister” or “Curly,” is a beautifully and uniquely shaped plant...

Common Name: Giant Hair GrassFamily Name: CyperaceaeOrigin: CosmopolitanHeight: 1-2”pH: 6-7.5Care: EasyLight: Medium to HighCo2: Recommended Propag...

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...

Common Name: Java Fern Windelov, Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Windelov is a popular variant of the Java Fern created by Tropica. They can grow in ...

Hygrophila Siamensis Hygrophila Siamensis is a robust aquatic plant that is perfect for beginners trying to grow stem plants for the first time. ...

Common Name: Blyxa Roundfruit Blyxa Aubertii is an aquarium plant that features a grass-like appearance. It has varying coloration depending on th...