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Plant Profile Ludwigia Sedioides, commonly known as the Mosaic Plant, is a truly one-of-a-kind floating aquatic plant native to Central and South A...

Common Name: Echinodorus Peruensis Sword plants are very common in the aquarium hobby, being that they are beautiful and easy to care for. They off...

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

Plant Profile Juncus Repens, or Lesser Creeping Rush, is a unique, grass-like aquatic plant native to the wetlands, boggy margins, and shallow wate...

Plant Profile If you love the classic look of Cryptocoryne beckettii but lack the space for a full-sized bush, Cryptocoryne petchii is an essential...

Plant Profile If your tank boasts an unruly crowd of plant-chomping cichlids or energetic bottom-dwellers, Anubias Nana Thick Leaf is built to surv...

Plant Profile Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini', widely known in the hobby as AR Mini, is a compact dwarf cultivar of the iconic South American stem p...

Plant Profile If you are aiming for that dense, untamed, wild jungle look in your aquarium, Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf is ready to do the heavy lif...

Plant Profile Anubias Nana is celebrated as one of the most iconic and reliable aquatic plants in the entire hobby. If you are new to planted tanks...

Common Name: Ozelot Sword Ozelot Swords are a colorful and bold plant perfect for mid- or background accents. These plants have short stems with la...

Plant Profile Bacopa Monnieri Variegatus, commonly known as Variegated Moneywort or Variegated Water Hyssop, is a unique and sought-after color var...

Plant Profile Cyperus Helferi is a striking, grass-like background plant that adds graceful movement and natural elegance to planted aquariums. Cha...

Plant Profile If your aquascape needs a splash of polished, high-gloss greenery, Cryptocoryne undulata delivers serious aesthetic appeal. Hailing f...

Plant Profile Spiky Moss is known for its high-definition texture, which gives your aquascape a sharp, detailed look. True to its name, this cousin...

Common Name: Ruffle Sword Ruffle Sword plants have been a long-time staple for planted tank geeks. Their long, thick ruffle-textured leaves have be...

Plant Profile Anubias Congensis is becoming a major favorite among planted tank enthusiasts looking to break away from standard round-leaved specie...

Common Name: Big Bear Sword Echinodorus Big Bear Sword is a rare type of Amazon Sword which green leaves with red markings throughout. Like most sw...

Plant Profile Anubias Heterophylla, or Congo Anubias, is a larger-leaved heavyweight that is ready to bring major tropical structure to your aquasc...

Common Name: Fancy Twist Sword Echinodorus Fancy Twist is a popular type of Amazon Sword that has leaves ranging from bright green to blood red. Li...

Plant Profile Anubias Heterophylla, or Congo Anubias, is a larger-leaved heavyweight that is ready to bring major tropical structure to your aquasc...

Common Name: Aponogeton Madagascariensis The Madagascar Lace plant is a truly unique aquarium plant.  It gets its name from the skeletonized leaves...

Plant Profile The naming department might have been having a bit of fun with Anubias Short & Sharp, considering there isn't actually anything p...

Plant Profile Rotala indica ‘Green’, often swapped with Rotala rotundifolia ‘Green’, is a popular bright, true‑green stem plant that refuses to blu...