Low Tech Aquarium Plants

Isoetes Velata Var. Sicula propagates via spores. With around 60 to 150 different species of Isoetes, very few variants are suitable for use as an...

Common Name: Peplis Diandra Didiplis diandra is a stem plant which can be found growing in lakes and streams throughout the states. Its a beautiful...

Common Name: Helanthium Tenellum, Pygmy Chain Sword, Echinodorus Tenellus  Helanthium Tenellum (formally known as Echinodorus Tenellus before it w...

Potamogeton Gayi Common Name: Pondweed The Potamogeton Gayi, or pondweed, is a narrow-leafed and delicate plant from the ponds and rivers of southe...

Dwarf Four Leaf Clover Marsilea Hirsuta is a dwarf clover-like foreground plant.  It is considered a slow growing carpeting plant which is relative...

Common Name: Piptospatha Ridleyi Piptospatha Ridleyi is a rare plant, that belongs in the same family as Bucephalandras. Originating from Borneo, ...

Common Name: Rotala H'ra, Rotala Gia Lai Rotala H'ra is a new plant to the hobby that makes a delicate and dramatic back or mid-ground accent. Thi...

Common Name: Bacopa Red, Bacopa Caroliniana Red   Bacopa Caroliniana Red is a well recognized aquatic stem plant which is both easy to grow and bea...

Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that it's pretty easy to grow. Most red stem plants can prove dif...

Common Name: Myriophyllum Guyana Myriophyllum Guyana is an uncommon beginners plant with soft, needle-like leaves. It grows in a dense bush, making...

Common Name: Rotala Rotundifolia Green Rotala Rotundifolia is a popular and well-recognized stem plant originating from Southeast Asia.  It can be...

Helanthium Tenellum Broad Leaf Family Name: Haloragaceae Origin: North America Height: 2-3" pH: 6.5-7.5 Care: Easy to Moderate Light: Medium to Hig...

Common Name: Anubias White Rose Anubias White Rose is an extremely rare and unique specimen. This species of Anubias features fully white-cream le...

Common Name: Monte Carlo Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo” originates from Argentina, serving as an excellent aquatic foreground plant. When provided with...

Common Name: Rotala Coin Leaf This Rotala species comes from India, where it grows in dimly lit freshwater. It features rounded leaves with a green...

Common Name: Hygrophila Siamensis Hygrophila Siamensis is a robust aquatic plant that is perfect for beginners trying to grow stem plants for the ...

Common Name: Peplis Diandra Didiplis diandra is a stem plant which can be found growing in lakes and streams throughout the states.  Its a beautifu...

Common Name: Marsilea CrenataMarsilea Crenata is a small fern hailing from the rice fields of Asia. It is known in the aquarium trade for its small...

Common Name: Aponogeton Henkelianus  The Aponogeton Henkelianus is the close relative of a similar species, the Aponogeton Madagascariensis. Both p...

Common Name: Myriophyllum Mattogrossense Red Myriophyllum Mattogrossense originates from the wetlands of South America.  This is considered an easy...

Common Name: Staurogyne Sp. Porto Velho Staurogyne Porto Velho is a popular aquarium plant that provides unique ground coverage. It can be grown in...

Common Name: Pogostemon Deccanensis Pogostemon Deccanensis is a beautiful plant originating from India that resembles Pogostemon Erectus. Thin, ne...

Schismatoglottis Roseospatha Schismatoglottis Roseospatha is a new and exciting species that has recently been introduced to the hobby. This plant ...

Common Name: Echinodorus Tenellus, Chain Sword, Dwarf Chain Sword, Pygmy Chain Sword Echinodorus Tenellus is a carpeting grass-like plant that bear...

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: Water Fern, Azolla Filiculoides  The Azolla Filiculoides, or Water Fern, originated in the Western United States but has long since s...

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

Hygrophila Angustifolia Rubra is a great aquatic plant choice for beginners. This aquatic plant features narrow leaves that grow closely together w...

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

Common Name: Baby Tears Lindernia Rotundifolia is a bright green stem plant originating from Asia. It is a fast-growing plant that can be considere...

Dwarf Four Leaf Clover Family Name: Marsileaceae Origin: Australia pH: 6-7 Care: Easy Light: Medium to High Co2: Not necessary but recommended  Pro...

Common Name: Straight Vals Straight Vals are unique types of vals characterized by the straight vertical leaves. They act as the perfect background...

Common Name: Dwarf Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Siamensis' Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in p...

Common Name: Aponogeton Crispus Aponogeton Crispus is a beautiful aquarium plant hailing from Sri Lanka. This aquarium plant features light green ...

Common Name: Rotala Macrandra, Rotala Yellow  Rotala Macrandra Yellow is a beautiful aquarium plant that is highly enjoyed by enthusiasts. Like mo...

Common Name: Rotala Rotundifolia Rotala Rotundifolia is a popular and well-recognized stem plant originating from Southeast Asia.  It can be chara...

Common Name: Rotala Rotundifolia Rotala Rotundifolia Platinum is an extremely rare variant of the well known and favorite Rotala stem plant. This ...

Common Name: Aflame Sword The Aflame sword is a highly sought after Echinodorus that's considered quite rare in the hobby. Some argue that that th...

Common Name: Long Eames The Ludwigs Brevipes, commonly known as the Long Eames, grows along the southeastern American coast, in boggy areas. It’s a...

Common Name: Rotala Macrandra, Rotala Yellow  Rotala Macrandra Yellow is a beautiful aquarium plant that is highly enjoyed by enthusiasts. Like mo...

Common Name: Water Wisteria, Water Sprite Wisteria is a popular stem plant that is extremely easy to care for and suitable for beginners. It can ...

Common Name: Bacopa Australis Bacopa Australis is a relatively new plant in the aquarium hobby.  Its less common compared to the other well known B...