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Najas Indica
Plant Profile If you’ve ever worried about your ability to keep a live plant alive, rest easy. Najas Indica, affectionately known as Guppy Grass, i...
View full detailsLimnophila Heterophylla
Plant Profile Limnophila Heterophylla is an easy-to-grow, highly adaptable aquatic stem plant. A favorite among aquascapers for its delicate aesthe...
View full detailsVallisneria Americana
Common Name: Jungle Val, Wild Celery, Tape Grass, Eel Grass Notes: Vallisneria are heavy root feeders and should be planted deeply in quality aqu...
View full detailsRotala H'Ra
Plant Profile Rotala H'ra is a sought-after aquatic stem plant hailing from the Gia Lai province in the central highlands of Vietnam. A distinct ge...
View full detailsDwarf Nomaphila Siamensis (Hygrophila Corymbosa Compact)
Plant Profile Dwarf Nomaphila Siamensis, commonly known as Dwarf Hygrophila Siamensis, is a robust, highly adaptable aquatic stem plant ideal for a...
View full detailsAnubias Barteri Broad Leaf
Plant Profile For aquascapers looking to anchor large midground or background zones with sweeping green foliage, Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf deliver...
View full detailsHydrocotyle Tripartita UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Hydrocotyle Japan (Hydrocotyle Tripartita) brings a unique, whimsical texture to your tank with its distinct, clover-like leaves. Mad...
View full detailsPogostemon Helferi 'Downoi' UNS 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 detailsAlternanthera Red Broad Leaf
Plant Profile Meet Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf, a rare aquatic stem plant that's got a color pattern all its own. Bold crimson-red stems and leaf ...
View full detailsVallisneria Nana
Common Name: Vals Nana Vals Nana is a thin leaf, grass-like type of Vallisneria that looks more like a tall hairgrass than the other usual Vals. T...
View full detailsVallisneria Spiralis Leopard
Plant Profile Vallisneria Spiralis 'Leopard', commonly known as Leopard Tape Grass or Leopard Eel Grass, is a striking and robust background rosett...
View full detailsHygrophila Angustifolia
Plant Profile Hygrophila angustifolia, aka Willow Hygro, is a fast-growing, adaptable aquatic stem plant native to the tropical wetlands and riverb...
View full detailsMicranthemum Umbrosum
Plant Profile Micranthemum Umbrosum, or Giant Baby Tears, is a bright green aquatic stem plant native to the ponds, ditches, and damp soils of the ...
View full detailsJava Fern Black Forest
Plant Profile Java Fern Black Forest stands out as a rare, sought-after cultivar defined by thick, heavily ruffled leaves and dark, deeply pronounc...
View full detailsJuncus Repens
Plant Profile Juncus Repens, or Lesser Creeping Rush, is a unique, grass-like aquatic plant native to the wetlands, boggy margins, and shallow wate...
View full detailsRiccia Fluitans Tissue Culture - Small Cup
Plant Profile Riccia Fluitans is the choice for you if you want to recreate the legendary, high-definition layouts made famous by master aquascaper...
View full detailsMyriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrot's Feather)
Plant Profile Myriophyllum Aquaticum, commonly known as Parrot's Feather or Water Feather, is a fast-growing, highly textured aquatic stem plant na...
View full detailsJava Fern Sunrise
Plant Profile Java Fern Sunrise brings a fiery, warm-toned pop to the epiphyte game, standing out as a rare and coveted cultivar with spiky, ruffle...
View full detailsJava Fern 'Thor's Hammer'
Plant Profile Ready to drop the hammer on boring aquascapes? Hailing from Poland, Java Fern 'Thor's Hammer' is a rare cultivar that brings the thun...
View full detailsCabomba Aquatica
Common Name: Fanwort, Giant Cabomba Cabomba Aquatica is one of the most popular types of Cabomba available in the aquarium trade. It is an easy s...
View full detailsCryptocoryne Pontederiifolia
Plant Profile If you're looking to introduce bold architectural shapes to your aquascape, Crypt pontederiifolia delivers a refreshingly distinct si...
View full detailsAnubias Minima
Plant Profile Despite what its name suggests, Anubias Minima reaches an impressive height of 6 to 10 inches, packing rich architectural detail into...
View full detailsHydrocotyle Sibthorpioides
Plant Profile Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides, commonly known as Lawn Marsh Pennywort, is a charming little aquatic plant native to Asia with delicate, ...
View full detailsJava Fern Philippine
Plant Profile Java Fern Philippine brings a distinctive, hammered leaf texture to the classic epiphyte lineup, setting itself apart from standard J...
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.