LOW LIGHT PLANTS

A collection of aquatic plants that will continue to thrive in low-light conditions. These plants are also often also known as low-tech plants. Some species in this category include Anubias, Sword (Echindorous), Mosses, Java Ferns, Cryptocoryne, Vallisneria and more!  
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Anubias Nana "Petite" - Windy City Aquariums

Anubias Nana "Petite"

$7.50 – $8.99
Nana Petite is one of the most sought-after Anubias. Like any other Anubias, it's an extremely easy plant to grow and can survive a wide range of water parameters. They can grow...
Java Fern (Microsorum Pteropus) - Windy City Aquariums

Java Fern (Microsorum Pteropus)

$6.50
Microsorum Pteropus, also commonly known as Java Fern, is a water fern originating from Indonesia. Ideally, it should be attached to rock or wood. If planted in a substrate, do not cover the...
Amazon Sword - Windy City Aquariums

Amazon Sword

$6.99
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...
Dwarf Sagittaria - Windy City Aquariums

Dwarf Sagittaria

$4.99
Sagittaria Subulata, or more commonly known as Dwarf Sagittaria, is a great plant for aquarists new to planted tanks, it is relatively undemanding and will propagate readily to form an easy...
Ludwigia Ovalis

Ludwigia Ovalis

$5.99
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...
Duckweed - Windy City Aquariums

Duckweed

$4.50 – $34.99
Common Duckweed (Lemna Minor), is a small floating plant that has 1-3 leaves and 1/16" - 1/8" long. Freshwater, easy to grow and maintain. You can use this small portion...
Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera Reineckii) - Windy City Aquariums

Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera Reineckii)

$5.99
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...
Green Cabomba - Windy City Aquariums

Green Cabomba

$5.99
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...
Red Jungle Vallisneria

Red Jungle Vallisneria

$4.99
Red Jungle Vallisneria (Vallisneria Gigantea Rubra), also known as Jungle Val Ruby Red, is a variation of regular Jungle Val which has leaves that can grow red in color at the tips if grown under medium to...
Cardinal Plant (Lobelia Cardinalis) - Windy City Aquariums

Cardinal Plant (Lobelia Cardinalis)

$4.99
Cardinal Plant is a very versatile North American plant that can be grown submerged or emersed in aquariums, paludariums, and terrariums! Its stems are generally green on the top with reddish-pink/purple undersides. Information: Care: Easy...
Oriental Sword (Echinodorus Oriental) - Windy City Aquariums

Oriental Sword

$7.50
Oriental Swords are a colorful and bold plant hybrid that grows bright pink new leaves. Hybridized by Oriental Aquarium in Singapore, these sword plants grow tall are perfect for mid-...
Dwarf Aquarium Lily Bulb - Windy City Aquariums

Dwarf Aquarium Lily

$5.50
Nymphaea stellata, or the Dwarf Aquarium Lily, is a colorful bulb plant that is well known from its triangular leaves and varying colorations (green, orange, red etc) it develops as it...