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Bacopa Monnieri Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Bacopa Monnieri, or Moneywort, is a classic, hardy aquatic stem plant found across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, includ...
View full detailsEchinodorus Horizontalis Mini
Common Name: Horizontal Mini Sword Amazon sword plants are very common in the aquarium hobby, being that they are beautiful and easy to care for. T...
View full detailsEchinodorus Magdalenensis Tissue Culture
Common Name: Echinodorus Magdalenensis Echinodorus Magdalenensis is one of the 3 variants similar to Echinodorus Quadricostatus, sometimes referre...
View full detailsRotala Macrandra Green
Plant Profile Rotala Macrandra Green is a classic green cultivar of one of aquascaping's most beloved stem plants. It's adored by planted tank enth...
View full detailsLittorella Uniflora Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Littorella Uniflora Common Name: Shoreweed Littorella Uniflora, commonly known as “Shoreweed,” is an easily recognized low-growing aquatic plant th...
View full detailsNesaea Crassicaulis
Plant Profile Nesaea Crassicaulis is a rare and rewarding aquatic stem plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar, prized by experienced aquasc...
View full detailsBacopa Caroliniana Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Bacopa Caroliniana (often styled as Bacopa Red) is an aquatic stem plant with thick, succulent-like oval leaves that grow in opposite...
View full detailsBacopa Salzmannii Purple
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 detailsAponogeton Longiplumulosus
Common Name: Aponogeton Longiplumulosus Aponogeton Longiplumulosus is a tall bulb plant that originates from Madagascar. The leaves are long and t...
View full detailsEchinodorus Reni
Common Name: Echinodorus Reni Echinodorus Reni is a species in the Echinodorus family that exhibits bold color and contrast in a planted tank. Whe...
View full detailsAmmania Gracilis
Plant Profile Ammania Gracilis is a graceful and large-statured aquatic stem plant native to the tropical riverbanks and wetlands of West Africa. C...
View full detailsPogostemon Helferi 'Downoi'
Common Name: Downoi Downoi is a low growing aquatic plant originating from Thailand that has become popular in the past several years. Its a midgr...
View full detailsCryptocoryne Tropica UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Cryptocoryne 'Tropica' proves that deep texture doesn't have to mean extra work. Originally cultivated as a distinct bronze selection...
View full detailsLudwigia Arcuata Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Ludwigia Arcuata is a colorful aquatic stem plant celebrated for its slender, needle-like foliage set in opposing pairs along delicat...
View full detailsRotala Colorata
Plant Profile Rotala Colorata (sometimes mislabeled as Rotala indica) is a vibrant variation of Rotala rotundifolia, popular for coloring up withou...
View full detailsAnubias Nana Paxing
Plant Profile If you're hunting for a fresh twist on classic dwarf epiphytes, Anubias Nana Paxing brings a totally distinct habit to the table. Thi...
View full detailsRotala Green Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Rotala Green is a classic and highly beloved aquatic stem plant native to the tropical waterways of Southeast Asia. Unlike standard R...
View full detailsPogostemon Erectus UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Meet Pogostemon Erectus, an eye-catching aquatic stem plant that basically grew its own tiny forest underwater! Needle-like foliage r...
View full detailsAlternanthera Reineckii 'Rosaefolia' UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Alternanthera Reineckii Rosaefolia, commonly known as Scarlet Temple or AR Rosaefolia, is a classic, highly favored red stem plant or...
View full detailsHygrophila Lancea 'Araguaia' Sp Chai
Plant Profile Hygrophila Lancea 'Araguaia' Sp. Chai, commonly known as Hygrophila Chai, is an extremely rare and highly coveted pink mutation of th...
View full detailsJava Fern Narrow on Coco Fiber Mat
Plant Profile Java Fern Narrow on Coco Fiber Mat delivers a pre-bound 3" x 2" natural coconut fiber mat of sleek leaves about half an inch wide tha...
View full detailsCryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile If you love the classic look of Cryptocoryne beckettii but lack the real estate for a full-sized bush, Cryptocoryne petchii is here t...
View full detailsEchinodorus Hadi Red Pearl Variegated
Common Name: Hadi Red Pearl Sword Echinodorus Hadi Red Pearl Variegated is a rare type of Amazon Sword which green leaves with white and red markin...
View full detailsLimnophila Aromatica Mini
Plant Profile Limnophila Aromatica Mini is a compact variant of the classic Rice Paddy Herb native to the tropical wetlands of Southeast Asia. Cele...
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.