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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Golden Pothos

Golden Pothos

$3.99 – $6.99
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a very popular houseplant that also has the nickname “devil’s ivy” because of its extreme hardiness. It's one of the hardiest houseplants one can own and...
Cryptocoryne Pink "Flamingo"

Cryptocoryne Pink "Flamingo"

$19.99
Cryptocoryne sp. "Flamingo", or Crypt Pink Flamingo, is a relatively new and rare aquarium plant in the hobby. It is a highly sought-after plant by aquascape enthusiasts. It has beautiful ruffled pink leaves...
Subwassertang Moss

Subwassertang Moss

$7.99
Subwassertang (Lomariopsis Lineata) is a rarer aquarium moss whose name (Süsswassertang) translates to "freshwater seaweed" in German. It is a free-floating aquatic plant that is well-loved by many aquarium hobbyists as it is...
Anubias Nana Golden

Anubias Nana Golden

$8.99
Anubias Nana Golden (Anubias barteri “Golden nana”) is a rare variant of Anubias barteri that is not often seen in the aquarium hobby. It boasts very bright, lime green leaves...
Fissidens Nobilis Moss 3x3 inch Mat - Windy City Aquariums

Fissidens Nobilis Moss 3x3 inch Mat

$14.99
Fissidens Nobilis is a rare aquarium moss that is native to Southeast Asia. It has unique feathery-like leaves that can spread easily once rooted and established. Unlike most other mosses it can be...
Ozelot Red Sword (Echinodorus 'Ozelot') | Windy City Aquariums

Ozelot Red Sword

$6.99
The Ozelot Red Sword, or Echinodorus "Ozelot Red", is a colorful and bold plant perfect for the mid or background section of an aquarium. It has short stems with large ovoid leaves that display hardy...
Cryptocoryne Undulata

Cryptocoryne Undulata

$5.50
Cryptocoryne Undulata is a common and popular plant that originates from Sri Lanka, and is a perfect for beginners. It has wide leaves that can either be bright green or a bronze-red color...
Rotala Macrandra "Mini" Butterfly

Rotala Macrandra "Mini" Butterfly

$6.50
Rotala Macrandra Mini, also known as Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly, is a beautiful red plant that has smaller, more delicate leaves compared to the regular Rotala Macrandra. This species is...
Cryptocoryne Parva - Windy City Aquariums

Cryptocoryne Parva

$4.99
Cryptocoryne Parva is an easy low light plant that originates from Sri Lanka. It's one of the smallest cryptocoryne species and is one of the few species that does not...
Cryptocoryne Balansae - Windy City Aquariums

Cryptocoryne Balansae

$5.99
Cryptocoryne Balansae is a long-leaved textured cryptocoryne that is perfect as a midground or background plant due to how tall it can get. Its elongated leaves are either dark green, or...
Radican Marble Queen Sword - Windy City Aquariums

Radican Marble Queen Sword

$7.50
Echinodorus cordifolius which is commonly known as the Radican Sword Plant or Marble Queen Radican, has multiple very large leaves. This plant is amphibious, and will grow out of the aquarium...
Giant Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza) - Windy City Aquariums

Giant Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza)

$4.99
Giant duckweed is a native floating plant in Florida. Though very small, it is the largest of the duckweeds. Spirodela polyrhiza is frequently found growing in rivers, ponds, lakes, and sloughs from...