Low Tech Aquarium Plants

Common Name: Bucephalandra Belindae  Bucephalandra Belindae features leaves that are thin with curly edges, resembling a bush of mini palm trees. ...

Common Name: Bucephalandra Peacock Bucephalandra Peacock features rounded leaves with pronounced midribs running down the center. The older, more m...

Common Name: Bucephalandra Godzilla Bucephalandra Godzilla features long, dark green leaves with slightly ruffled edges. This species of Buce is m...

Common Name: Bolbitis Bolbitis is the larger leaf variant of Bolbitis Mini.  It’s a slow growing fern that can be grown submerged or emsersed. Like...

 Common name: Vesicularia ferrieri, Weeping Moss Weeping moss is a highly sought after moss which can be characterized by the downward growth patte...

We put together the perfect mix of some of our favorite easy, low tech plants for your convenience.  These beginner plants are suitable for beginne...

Mini Pellia / Riccardia Chamedryfolia / Coral Moss Mini Pellia is a type of liverwort plant which has grown in popularity and demand over the past ...

Common Name: Crypt Lucens Crypt lucens is a less common type of crypt that can serve as an ideal foreground or midground plant.  The slender leaves...

Common Name: Pearl Weed Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants.  The...

Common Name: Java Fern Thor, Microsorum Pteropus Java fern Thor is an extremely rare variant of your typical Java Fern originating from Poland. The...

Common Name: Bucephalandra Catherinae Green Bucephalandra Catherinae Green is a rarer Bucephalandra variant that is beginning to be propogated in n...

Common names: African Water Fern, Bolbitis Heudelotii African Water Fern is a well known variant of Bolbitis which originates from the tropics of W...

Common Name: Java Fern Sunrise, Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Sunrise in a new and rare variant of Microsorum Pteropus with ruffled leaves that co...

Common Name: Mosaic Plant, False Loosestrife, Ludwigia Sedioides The mosaic plant is truly one-of-a-kind. Mosaic plants fit their name well, as the...

Common Name: Peacock Moss Taxiphyllum Sp Peacock moss is similar to Christmas moss but the fronds are generally less puffy with a softer and more v...

Common Name: Whorled Pennywort Whorled pennywort is a flowering hydrocotyle native to North and South America as well as the West Indies. It is cha...

Common Name: Anubias Barteri  Anubias Barteri is a popular aquatic plant, frequently used in all types of aquariums. Like other Anubias it can grow...

Common Name: Crypt. Sri Lanka Crypt Sri Lanka is a less common type of crypt that comes from Sri Lanka as the name implies. These plants were origi...

Common Name: Mini Xmas Moss Vesicularia Sp Mini Christmas Moss is the smaller leaf variant of the well known Christmas moss. Its fronds are general...

Common Name: Water Trumpet, Petchii, C Becketii The Water trumpet is a popular crypt plant that makes a beautiful mid-ground accent or centerpiece....

Common Name: Nana Petite Anubias Nana Petite is one of the most sought-after Anubias. Like any other Anubias, its an extremely easy plant to grow ...

Common Name: Bolbitis Heteroclita Bolbitis Heteroclita looks more like Java Fern in comparison to Bobltis Mini and Difformis.  It’s a slow growing ...

Common Name: Java Fern, Microsorum Pteropus Mother Pots consist of multiple, mature plant species. Each pot may include 2-4+ individual plants. F...

Common Name: Anubias Nana Snow White Important Note: Photos show a small cup vs. regular cup. Regular cups will include 3-4 plants and small cups ...

Common Name: Eleocharis Vivipara, Umbrella Hair Grass Eleocharis Vivipara, commonly referred to as Umbrella Hairgrass, is a popular background aqu...

Common Name: Bucephalandra Brownie PhoenixBucephalandra Brownie Phoenix features small, elongated leaves with rich brown coloration and textured ed...

Common Name: Bucephalandra Green Wavy on Driftwood Bucephalandra Green Wavy is considered an easier, entry-level Bucephalandra variant. It features...

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

Common Name: Crypt Lutea Crypt lutea is a beautiful mid-ground plant with bright green or bronzy oblong leaves with a gracefully wavy shape. Most c...

Common Name: Bucephalandra Red Blade Bucephalandra Red Blade has leaves that are long and slightly curly with sharp tips. The coloration ranges fro...

Common Name: Bucephalandra Green Godzilla Bucephalandra Green Godzilla is an easy, beginner-friendly plant featuring long, round, and wavy leaves ...

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...

Taxiphyllum sp, ‘Spiky Moss’ Common Name: Spiky Moss Spiky moss offers a gorgeous option for dense coverage where upright growth is desired. This l...

Common Name: Anubias Nana Anubias are extremely easy plants to grow and can survive a wide range of water parameters. Anubias Nana Petite is one o...

Common Name: Giant Val Giant Val is a larger variant of the popular Vallisneria.  They act as the perfect background plants, growing tall and fast ...

Common Name: Aflame Sword The Aflame sword is a highly sought after Echinodorus that's considered quite rare in the hobby. The leaves of this uniqu...

Common Name: Dwarf Lily, Dwarf Water Lily The dwarf water lily (Nymphaea Stellata) is a well recognized plant in the aquarium hobby. Due to its eas...

Mayaca Fluviatilis Mayaca Fluviatilis is a bushy stem plant that sort of resembles a cross between Rotala Wallichi and Cabomba. It can be found g...

Common Name: Cardinal Plant, Lobelia Cardinalis The Cardinal Plant (Lobelia cardinalis) is an uncommon yet captivating addition to the foreground o...

Common Name: Anubias Nana Pinto Anubias Nana Pinto is a striking example of artificial selection. This variety is human made and created after many...

Common Name: Crypt Flamingo Crypt Flamingo is one of our favorites here at the Buce Plant HQ. The ruffled leaves and pink coloration really sets t...

Common Name: Bucephalandra Kir Royale Bucephalandra Kir Royale is an easy plant that's perfect for beginners. The leaves are generally green and ro...