Species

Bolbitis heudelotii

A slow-growing African fern with glassy, transparent leaves worth the wait.

Limnobium laevigatum

Fast-growing South American floater that gives surface-shy fish the shade they crave.

Anubias barteri

The nearly indestructible plant that thrives even when neglected.

Anubias barteri var. barteri

Tough, shade-loving African plant that even plant-eating fish leave alone.

Limnophila sessiliflora

A fast-growing Asian stem plant that thrives where Cabomba would struggle.

Riccardia chamedryfolia

Tiny coral-like liverwort that brings detailed texture to rocks and driftwood.

Ludwigia repens

A hardy red-green stem plant that rewards even beginners with bold color.

Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'

Deep burgundy foliage that intensifies under brighter light, great for bold background color.

Pogostemon helferi

A compact, starry rosette plant that carpets the foreground with unusual charm.

Lemna minor

The world's smallest flowering plant, and the fastest to take over your tank.

Anubias barteri var. nana

A tough little African plant that thrives in shade and resists hungry fish.

Hemianthus callitrichoides

The tiniest aquarium plant around, forming a lush carpet close to the substrate.

Cryptocoryne parva

Sri Lanka's tiniest Cryptocoryne makes a patient, low-growing foreground carpet.

Hygrophila polysperma

The bulletproof beginner plant that thrives on neglect and outgrows almost anything.

Rotala rotundifolia

A fast-growing stem plant that blushes pink under bright light.

Sagittaria subulata

A beginner-friendly foreground grass that occasionally surprises you by shooting for the sky.

Salvinia minima

A fast-growing floating fern that shades out algae and softens any aquascape.

Salvinia natans

A fast-spreading floating fern that shades tanks and shelters fry naturally.

Vallisneria 'Gigantea'

A fast-growing giant that turns any large tank into a lush underwater meadow.

Riccia fluitans

A floating liverwort that pearls with oxygen bubbles when truly happy.

Glossostigma elatinoides

The classic carpeting plant that rewards high light with a lush, creeping lawn.

Cabomba aquatica

Feathery South American stem plant that thrives in groups and rewards moderate light.

Ceratophyllum demersum

A fast-growing, nearly indestructible plant that thrives on neglect.

Hydrocotyle tripartita

A fast-spreading ground cover that forms a bright green carpet with minimal fuss.

Microsorum pteropus

A tough, adaptable fern that thrives even when most plants would give up.

Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow'

A slender-leaved Java fern variety that attaches itself to wood and stone.

Taxiphyllum barbieri

The toughest, most versatile moss in the freshwater hobby.

Aegagropila linnaei

The algae ball that's actually welcome in your tank.

Azolla caroliniana

A fast-spreading floating fern that doubles as a nursery roof for shrimp and fry.

Echinodorus 'Ozelot'

A beginner-friendly rosette plant that keeps its leopard spots even in low light.

Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green'

A bold rosette plant with spotted leaves that thrives even under low light.

Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'

A compact Sri Lankan crypt with rich olive-brown leaves and violet undersides.

Pogostemon stellatus

A demanding Asian stem plant that rewards patience with remarkable color and form.

Phyllanthus fluitans

A fast-spreading floater with vivid red roots that shrimp absolutely love.

Staurogyne repens

A compact, carpet-forming plant that stays tidy even in low-tech tanks.

Vallisneria spiralis

A fast-spreading, ribbon-leafed background plant that practically grows itself.