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Crinum Thaianum
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...
View full detailsAnubias Barteri Wrinkle Leaf Mother Pot
Plant Profile If smooth, pristine foliage feels a little too routine for your aquascape, Anubias Barteri 'Wrinkle Leaf' is here to bring some serio...
View full detailsHygrophila Siamensis Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Nomaphila stricta, also known as Hygrophila siamensis, is a fast‑growing, highly adaptable stem plant that brings a bold splash of gr...
View full detailsCeratopteris Siliquosa / Water Sprite
Common Name: Water Sprite, Lace Leaf Water Sprite also known as Indian Fern, is an easy aquatic plant that can be commonly found floating in lakes ...
View full detailsRotala sp. Araguaia Red Cross
Plant Profile Rotala sp. 'Araguaia Red Cross' (commonly known as Rotala Red Cross) is a rare, newly introduced aquatic stem plant native to the tro...
View full detailsEchinodorus Horemanii Red Sword
Common Name: Horemanii Red Sword Echinodorus Horemanii Red is a spectacular variety of sword plant that can add some beautiful colors to your aquar...
View full detailsAlternanthera Rosaefolia Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Alternanthera Rosaefolia, often affectionately called Magenta Water Hedge, is an iconic aquatic stem plant famous for its bold, magen...
View full detailsHygrophila Angustifolia Rubra
Plant Profile If your background looks flat, Hygrophila Angustifolia Rubra is here to flip the script. Native to the tropical waterways of Southeas...
View full detailsEchinodorus Red Flame
Common Name: Red Flame Sword Red Flame Sword is a great plant for a quick and easy way to add some color to your aquarium. This plant is easy to ke...
View full detailsBacopa Salzmannii Purple Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Bacopa Salzmannii Purple (aka Bacopa Purple) is a sought-after aquatic stem plant native to the tropical Americas and Southeastern Un...
View full detailsPogostemon Helferi 'Downoi' Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Pogostemon Helferi, also known as Downoi (Thai for "Little Star"), is an iconic and uniquely textured aquatic plant native to the sun...
View full detailsJava Fern Kiat
Plant Profile Java Fern Kiat is a rare hybrid variety that combines genetic traits from both Bolbitis and classic Java Fern. Featuring broader, hig...
View full detailsHygrophila Pinnatifida 'UK'
Common name: Hygrophila Pinnatifida 'UK' This variant of Hygrophila Pinnatifida originates from the Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India—hen...
View full detailsVallisneria Spiralis Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Common Name: Straight Vals Straight Vals are unique types of vals characterized by the straight vertical leaves. They act as the perfect background...
View full detailsLudwigia Peruensis/Glandulosa Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Common Name: Diamond Ludwigia Diamond Ludwigia is a less common Ludwigia variation with very unique coloration. In ideal conditions these plants’ ...
View full detailsMayaca Sellowiniana
Plant Profile Mayaca Sellowiniana is a rare and finely structured aquatic stem plant native to the pristine, soft-water wetlands and riverways of S...
View full detailsRotala Wayanad
Plant Profile Rotala Wayanad is a relatively rare, delicate aquatic stem plant native to the Wayanad region of India. It's known for slender, needl...
View full detailsLudwigia Crystal
Plant Profile Meet Ludwigia Crystal, an extraordinarily rare and sophisticated aquatic stem plant native to the rivers and bogs of Central and Sout...
View full detailsTonina Fluviatilis
Plant Profile Tonina Fluviatilis is a rare, highly sought-after aquatic stem plant native to the tropical wetlands and rivers of Central and South ...
View full detailsHomalomena Broad Sekadau South
Plant Profile Common Name: Homalomena Broad Sekadau South Homalomena sp. ‘Broad Sekadau South’ is a rare, low-tech aquarium plant belonging to the ...
View full detailsPogostemon Erectus
Plant Profile Pogostemon Erectus is a striking, fine-textured aquatic stem plant native to the tropical wetlands of India and Southeast Asia. Renow...
View full detailsHydrocotyle Tripartita Mini UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Hydrocotyle Tripartita Mini is a smaller, more compact variation of the regular Hydrocotyle Japan. This versatile favorite is instant...
View full detailsEchinodorus Horemanii Red Tissue Culture
Common Name: Horemanii Red Sword Echinodorus Horemanii Red is a spectacular variety of sword plant that can add some beautiful colors to your aquar...
View full detailsEleocharis Vivipara Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Eleocharis Vivipara, commonly referred to as Umbrella Hair Grass, is a popular and striking background plant in the aquascaping commu...
View full detailsWhen an aquascape looks “finished,” it’s usually because the back of the tank is doing a lot of quiet work. The right background plants for aquarium setups add height, depth, and that lush, full feel that makes everything in the foreground pop. They also help create a natural backdrop for hardscape and give fish a comfortable sense of cover. If you want a layout that feels balanced and intentional, choosing the right aquascape background plants is one of the easiest wins.
Background aquarium plants are large and in charge! Usually, 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 at Buce Plant.