BACKGROUND PLANTS

Hornwort is one of the easiest freshwater plants to grow. This is demonstrated by its success in the wild where it has spread to every continent except Antarctica, after originating...

Water Sprite (Ceratopteris Thalictroides) can often be sold under different names including Water Fern, Indian Fern, and Indian Water Fern. A Water Sprite plant is one of the more versatile aquarium...

The Red Tiger Lotus (Nypmhaea Zenkeri) is an African stagnant water plant that is easy to keep and is widely used in aquariums. It is a relatively easy beginner-friendly plant, and...

Mini Super Red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp. “Super Red Mini”) is a very popular and very prominently red plant. With proper care and suitable water conditions, this hardy, fast-growing plant can easily achieve...

Cabomba caroliniana, also known as Carolina Fanwort and Green Cabomba, has feathery, lime-green, forked leaves, which are divided into narrow segments and offer an interesting texture that will contrast well...

Egeria Densa (Anacharis), also commonly known as the Brazilian Waterweed, is the perfect aquatic plant for beginners. It has beautiful green leaves that curl at the end. Anacharis anchors itself in the substrate...

Ludwigia is very fast-growing and low-maintenance, making it an ideal choice for beginners looking to start a planted tank.  Ludwigia can thrive even in poorly lit aquariums, and in the...

The Amazon Sword Plant (Echinodorus grisebachii/amazonicus) is one of the oldest and most widely loved aquarium plants in the hobby due to its ease of care and ability to tolerate a wide...

Ludwigia Ovalis is a fast-growing and hardy plant. Ludwigia Ovalis changes colors based on lighting, co2, and fertilization. Ludwigia Ovalis can survive in almost any type of freshwater aquarium, so it is great for beginners. It...

This floating Ludwigia is native to Central and South America, where it can be found growing in stagnant waters as well as in sections of riverine environments that are free...

Hygrophila Pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy color underneath. The leaves can range from brown, purple, red, green, or yellow...

Alternanthera Reineckii, also known as "AR" or "Scarlet Temple", is a popular choice for beginners due to its ease of growth. Most red stem plants can prove difficult to get...