Live Plants

Altlandsberg Sword (Echinodorus sp. "Altlandsberg") is a fairly new sword plant hybrid that is only rarely available. Its bright green leaves are "dusted" and with deep red and pink spotting and marbling, making it an absolutely lovely plant that can be a very distinctive part of the aquascape. It can even thrive in low-tech setups with moderate to high lighting and nutrient-rich substrate! This plant will benefit from CO2 supplementation, but it does not require it. While it will thrive in high lighting, it is also very durable and can do very well under moderate lighting. It requires nutrient-rich substrate for its extensive root structure. It produces very large leaves, so it must be planted with care to not cast too much shade on other plants as it grows. It is certainly only suitable for background placement in smaller aquariums, but it can also be placed in the middle ground of larger aquariums. The Altlandsberg Sword reproduces through rhizome division as well as by the production of side shoots, which can be removed and replanted.  It is very intolerant of copper, so please keep this in mind if you use tap water in your aquarium.   The Altlandsberg Sword is a member of the plant group known as Rosettes, which are known for their extremely short stem axis and for the way their leaves grow upward from the base of the plant. This plant can grow up to 24 inches in height with the proper lighting and water quality.  

Plant Description: Anubias barteri var. 'broad leaf' is one of the best aquarium plants ever! It is very strong and undemanding. It can handle very low light, low nutrition and low CO2 making it the perfect plant for a beginner. Anubias barteri var. 'broadleaf' is a slow growing plant but gets rather large after time. In the hands of an experienced hobbyist it grows faster and lusher and becomes very decorative.  Anubias barteri also works very well in planted cichlid tanks. The rhizome must be kept above the substrate surface or it can rot. Only the white roots should be buried.  

Plant Description: Anubias barteri 'Coffeefolia' is part of the Anubias genus. They are native to slow, low lit streams, rivers and marshes of Africa. Due to its unique semi aquatic lifestyle, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium or vivarium.  Anubias barteri 'Coffeefolia' is a larger plant that is adored because of its broad textured wavy green leaves attached to a thick green rhizome. It is important when planting that this rhizome remains unburied. Anubias barteri 'Coffeefolia' works well when attached to hardscape such as driftwood or stones to ensure the rhizome is free of debris that may cause it to rot. In the aquarium, Anubias barteri 'Coffeefolia', is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Coffeefolia is ideal for large aquariums, small aquariums, terrariums and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and even sprout small white flowers.  Plant Specifications: Origin: West Africa Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Epiphyte, Rhizome attached to Rock or Driftwood Size: 15 cm to 20 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow  

Plant Description: Anubias sp. ‘frazeri’ is part of the Anubias genus. They are native to slow, low lit streams, rivers and marshes of Africa. The species ‘frazeri’ is actually a hybrid cross between Anubias barteri and Anubias congensis. Due to its unique semi aquatic lifestyle, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium or vivarium.  Anubias sp. ‘frazeri’, is a larger plant that is adored because of its broad bright green leaves attached to a thick green rhizome. It is important when planting that this rhizome remains unburied. Anubias sp. ‘frazeri’ works well when attached to hardscape such as driftwood or stones to ensure the rhizome is free of debris that may cause it to rot. In the aquarium, Anubias sp. ‘frazeri’, is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. ‘Frazeri’ is ideal for large aquariums, small aquariums, terrariums and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and even sprout small white flowers.  Plant Specifications: Origin: Africa - Hybrid Anubias Barteri x Anubias Congensis Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Epiphyte, Rhizome attached to Rock or Driftwood Size: 15 cm to 20 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow  

Plant Description: Anubias ‘Hasifolia’ is part of the Anubias genus. They are native to slow, low lit streams, rivers and marshes of Africa. Due to its unique semi aquatic lifestyle, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium or vivarium.  Anubias ‘Hasifolia’ is a larger plant that is adored because of its unique arrow shaped leaves with long stems attached to a thick green rhizome. It is important when planting that this rhizome remains unburied. Anubias ‘Hasifolia’ works well when attached to hardscape such as driftwood or stones to ensure the rhizome is free of debris that may cause it to rot. In the aquarium, Anubias ‘Hasifolia’, is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. ‘Hostifolia’ is ideal for large aquariums, small aquariums, terrariums and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and even sprout small white flowers.  Plant Specifications: Origin: West Africa Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Epiphyte, Rhizome attached to Rock or Driftwood Size: 15 cm to 40 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-7.5 Growth: Slow  

Plant Specifications: Origin: West Africa Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Epiphyte, Rhizome attached to Rock or Driftwood Size: 15 cm to 20 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow Plant Description: Anubias barteri var. nana is part of the Anubias genus. They are native to slow, low lit streams, rivers and marshes of Africa. Due to its unique semi aquatic lifestyle, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium or vivarium.  Anubias barteri var. nana is a larger plant that is adored because of its broad bright green leaves attached to a thick green rhizome. It is important when planting that this rhizome remains unburied. Anubias barteri var. nana works well when attached to hardscape such as driftwood or stones to ensure the rhizome is free of debris that may cause it to rot. In the aquarium, Anubias barteri var. nana, is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Barteri var. nana is ideal for large aquariums, small aquariums, terrariums and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and even sprout small white flowers. 

Plant Specifications: Origin: West Africa - Cultivated Mutation  Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Epiphyte, Rhizome attached to Rock or Driftwood Size: 5 cm to 10 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow Plant Description: Anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' is part of the Anubias genus. They are native to slow, low lit streams, rivers and marshes of Africa. Due to its unique semi aquatic lifestyle, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium or vivarium.  Anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' is a smaller plant that is adored because of its tiny bright green leaves attached to a thick green rhizome. It is important when planting that this rhizome remains unburied. Anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' works well when attached to hardscape such as driftwood or stones to ensure the rhizome is free of debris that may cause it to rot. In the aquarium, Anubias barteri var. nana 'petite', is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Barteri var. nana 'petite is highly sought after for its small and compact size; it is ideal for nano and small aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and even sprout small white flowers. 

Plant Description: Blyxa Aubertii is a lovely aquatic plant and adds a spikey upright element in a planted aquarium.  The long slender leaves of Blyxa Auberti flow in the current of your planted aquarium  In strong light, the plant has a bronze tinge to the leaves.  In more modest lighting, the leaves are a translucent green.  This is the taller of the two commercially available Blyxa sp. This plant does best in a well-tended high light CO2 supplemented tank with a nutritious substrate.  It does not tolerate abuse from boisterous fish.  This is an obligate aquatic, meaning that it cannot grow out of the water.

Plant Description: Blyxa Japonica is a lovely aquatic plant and adds a spikey upright element in a planted aquarium. The long slender leaves of Blyxa Japonica flow in the current of your planted aquarium In strong light, the plant has a bronze tinge to the leaves. In more modest lighting the leaves are a translucent green. This is the smaller of the two commercially available Blyxa sp. and makes a lovely addition to the front or midground of an aquascape. This plant does best in a well-tended high light CO2 supplemented tank with a nutritious substrate. It does not tolerate abuse from boisterous fish. This is an obligate aquatic, meaning that it cannot grow out of the water.

Brazilian Pennywort makes an excellent background plant and provides a unique texture with many large round green leaves.  Brazilian Pennywort can tolerate a wide range of lighting conditions and does very well even without supplemental CO2, making it a good choice for all levels of aquarium keepers.  It is particularly good in fry tanks, where the fine roots give excellent cover for baby fish.

Plant Description: The Brazilian Sword is part of the Spathiphyllum genus and is commonly known as the Peace Lily. They are native to South America where they grow in semi-aquatic and terrestrial rain forested environments. Due to its unique semi-aquatic/terrestrial lifestyle, this plant grows successfully when the leaves are grown out of the water and the roots are partially submerged or completely removed from the water and in a moist planting medium. Spathiphyllum spp. can grow into a large plant reaching over a meter tall. It is adored for its arching dark green leaves and white and yellow spathe flowers. It is important when planting, that the leaves remain un-submerged from the water and the roots remain moist at all times. The Peace Lily or Brazilian Sword plant does well in a paludarium, vivarium, or terrarium set up where the roots will remain moist and the leaves in a high level of humidity. This plant can even become a wonderful potted houseplant in the right environment! Plant Specifications: Origin: South America Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Semi-aquatic / Terrarium Size: 20 cm to 100 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient  Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow  

Plant Description: The Cardinal Plant is part of the Lobelia genus, a type of flowering plant from the bellflower family. They are native to North America where they grow in semi-aquatic marshes. Due to its unique semi aquatic / aquatic lifestyle, this plant is green when submerged, but as it grows out of the surface of the water it will develop a red to purple hue. Lobelia cardinalis is adored for its small green to red leaves that can be trimmed into neat bunches in the aquarium. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate, and can be easily propagated by stem cuttings In the aquarium, Lobelia cardinalis, is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires medium light and medium fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. The Cardinal Plant is commonly used in Dutch Style aquascapes and is great for adding a pop of color to small or large freshwater aquariums. This plant is a medium to slow grower. Trimming and pruning keeps it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: North America Care: Easy Light Requirements: Medium Placement: Aquatic / Semi-aquatic Size: 20 cm to 30 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient  Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-7.5 Growth: Moderate  

Plant Description: Christmas Moss 'Vesicularia montagnei' is part of the Hypnaceae family of aquatic mosses. They are native to shaded waterways throughout tropical areas in Asia. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium, or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium, or vivarium.  Christmas Moss grows horizontally rather than vertically. This variety is adored because of its resemblance to conifer trees and branches, thus giving it its namesake. This moss tends to be used as a carpeting plant or attached to the back wall of the enclosure to create a moss wall. Aquatic moss also works well when attached rock or wood to soften up hardscape. In the aquarium, 'Vesicularia montagnei' is also referred to as Xmas Moss, or Brazilian Willow Moss; it is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Moss is ideal for small aquariums, nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums, and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread. Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Attached to Rock or Driftwood, or Free Floating Size: 8 - 10cm tall Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow  

Plant Description: Cryptocoryne lutea is part of the Cryptocoryne genus. These aquatic plants are native to slow, lowland forested riverbanks and streams of South-Eastern Asia. In the aquarium, Cryptocorynes are sometimes referred to as Crypts or water trumpets. These plants do best when planted directly into the substrate. While water trumpets are very hardy aquarium plants that do well in a variety of water conditions, these plants are sensitive to drastic changes in water chemistry. When first planted in a new aquarium, this plant may shed its leaves known as “crypt melt” as it adjusts to its new environment. This behavior is normal and can be predicted, once acclimatized to its new living conditions it will again flourish and grow. Lutea is a mid-sized plant that has slender green leaves at the tip of a long stem. This crypt is an easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Lutea is ideal for small to large planted aquariums and aquascapes. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with more co2 and plant fertilizer it is possible to produce more growth over time. Plant Specifications: Origin: South-Eastern Asia - Sri Lanka Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Midground to Background Size: Height 15 - 20 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow  

Plant Specifications: Origin: South-Eastern Asia - Sri Lanka Care: Moderate Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Foreground to Midground Size: Height 8 - 10 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low to Medium Nutrient and Low to Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 5-7.5 Growth: Slow   Plant Description: Cryptocoryne 'Parva' is part of the Cryptocoryne genus. These aquatic plants are native to slow, lowland forested riverbanks and streams of South-Eastern Asia. In the aquarium, Cryptocorynes are sometimes referred to as Crypts or water trumpets. These plants do best when planted directly into the substrate. While water trumpets are very hardy aquarium plants that do well in a variety of water conditions, these plants are sensitive to drastic changes in water chemistry. When first planted in a new aquarium, this plant may shed its leaves known as “crypt melt” as it adjusts to its new environment. This behavior is normal and can be predicted, once acclimatized to its new living conditions it will again flourish and grow. Parva is one of the smallest species of cryptpcoryne. This crypt is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Parva is ideal for small to large planted aquariums and aquascapes. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with more co2 and plant fertilizer it is possible to produce more growth over time.

 Plant Description: Cryptocoryne spiralis is part of the Cryptocoryne genus. These aquatic plants are native to slow, lowland forested riverbanks and streams of South-Eastern Asia. In the aquarium, Cryptocorynes are sometimes referred to as crypts or water trumpets. These plants do best when planted directly into the substrate. While water trumpets are very hardy aquarium plants that do well in a variety of water conditions, these plants are sensitive to drastic changes in water chemistry. When first planted in a new aquarium, this plant may shed its leaves known as “crypt melt” as it adjusts to its new environment. This behavior is normal and can be predicted, once acclimatized to its new living conditions it will again flourish and grow. Spiralis is highly sought after in the aquarium hobby. It is a taller plant that is adored because of its thin, reddish-brown to green leaves. This crypt is a moderately easy to care for plant that requires medium to high light and moderate fertilization and CO2 supplementation for superb growth and coloration. Spiralis is ideal for small to large planted aquariums and aquascapes. Although this plant may be a moderate grower in the aquarium, with more co2 and plant fertilizer it is possible to produce more growth and propagation over time. Plant Specifications: Origin: South-Eastern Asia - India Care: Easy Light Requirements: Medium to High Placement: Midground Size: Height 8 - 15+ cm Nutrient Requirements: Low to Medium Nutrient and Low to Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 5-8 Growth: Medium

Plant Description: Cryptocoryne undulata is part of the Cryptocoryne genus. These aquatic plants are native to slow, lowland forested riverbanks and streams of South-Eastern Asia. In the aquarium, Cryptocorynes are sometimes referred to as Crypts or water trumpets. These plants do best when planted directly into the substrate. While water trumpets are very hardy aquarium plants that do well in a variety of water conditions, these plants are sensitive to drastic changes in water chemistry. When first planted in a new aquarium, this plant may shed its leaves known as “crypt melt” as it adjusts to its new environment. This behavior is normal and can be predicted, once acclimatized to its new living conditions it will again flourish and grow. Undulata is a mid-sized plant that has slender green to bronze leaves. This crypt is an easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Undulata is ideal for small to large planted aquariums and aquascapes. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with more co2 and plant fertilizer it is possible to produce more growth over time. Plant Specifications: Origin: South-Eastern Asia - Sri Lanka Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Midground to Background Size: Height 15 - 20 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-7.5 Growth: Slow    

Plant Description: Cryptocoryne wendtii bronze is part of the Cryptocoryne genus. These aquatic plants are native to slow, lowland forested riverbanks and streams of South-Eastern Asia. In the aquarium, Cryptocorynes are sometimes referred to as Crypts or water trumpets. These plants do best when planted directly into the substrate. While water trumpets are very hardy aquarium plants that do well in a variety of water conditions, these plants are sensitive to drastic changes in water chemistry. When first planted in a new aquarium, this plant may shed its leaves known as “crypt melt” as it adjusts to its new environment. This behavior is normal and can be predicted, once acclimatized to its new living conditions it will again flourish and grow. Plant Specifications: Origin: South-Eastern Asia - Sri Lanka Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Midground to Background Size: Height 15 - 20 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Medium     Wendtii bronze is a mid-sized plant that has arching, rippled, bronze leaves. This crypt is an easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Wendtii bronze is ideal for small to large planted aquariums and aquascapes. This plant grows at a moderate speed and will produce runners when established, with more co2 and plant fertilizer it is possible to produce more growth over time.

Plant Specifications: Origin: South-Eastern Asia - Sri Lanka Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Midground to Background Size: Height 15 - 20 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Medium   Plant Description: Cryptocoryne wendtii green is part of the Cryptocoryne genus. These aquatic plants are native to slow, lowland forested riverbanks and streams of South-Eastern Asia. In the aquarium, Cryptocorynes are sometimes referred to as Crypts or water trumpets. These plants do best when planted directly into the substrate. While water trumpets are very hardy aquarium plants that do well in a variety of water conditions, these plants are sensitive to drastic changes in water chemistry. When first planted in a new aquarium, this plant may shed its leaves known as “crypt melt” as it adjusts to its new environment. This behavior is normal and can be predicted, once acclimatized to its new living conditions it will again flourish and grow. Wendtii green is a mid-sized plant that has arching, rippled, bright green leaves. This crypt is an easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Wendtii green is ideal for small to large planted aquariums and aquascapes. This plant grows at a moderate speed and will produce runners when established, with more co2 and plant fertilizer it is possible to produce more growth over time.

Plant Specifications: Origin: South-Eastern Asia - Sri Lanka Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Midground to Background Size: Height 15 - 20 cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Medium   Plant Description: Cryptocoryne wendtii red is part of the Cryptocoryne genus. These aquatic plants are native to slow, lowland forested riverbanks and streams of South-Eastern Asia. In the aquarium, Cryptocorynes are sometimes referred to as Crypts or water trumpets. These plants do best when planted directly into the substrate. While water trumpets are very hardy aquarium plants that do well in a variety of water conditions, these plants are sensitive to drastic changes in water chemistry. When first planted in a new aquarium, this plant may shed its leaves known as “crypt melt” as it adjusts to its new environment. This behavior is normal and can be predicted, once acclimatized to its new living conditions it will again flourish and grow. Wendtii 'Mi Oya' is one of the most popular cryptocorynes and is adored for its hardiness and full leaf rossettes. This crypt is an easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Wendtii red is ideal for small to large planted aquariums and aquascapes. This plant grows at a moderate speed and will produce runners when established, with more co2 and plant fertilizer it is possible to produce more growth over time.

Plant Description: Dwarf Baby Tears, Hemianthus callitichoides is part of the Linderniaceae family of semi-aquatic plants. They are native to the Caribbean Islands in shallow freshwater pools where they reside between rocks and fallen vegetation. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium, or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium, or vivarium.  Dwarf Baby Tears are commonly used as densely packed carpets in the foreground or grown in tufts attached to rock and driftwood. This plant is adored because of its small size, and bright green color. Hemianthus callitichoides grows best in a high nutrient substrate with that is rich in iron. In the aquarium, 'Hemianthus callitichoides' is a moderate to care for plant that requires high light, high nutrient, and high CO2 supplementation. Dwarf Baby Tears are ideal for small aquariums, nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums, and paludariums. Although this plant may be a moderately slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread through runners. Plant Specifications: Origin: Cuba, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas Care: Moderate Light Requirements: High Placement: Foreground - Carpeting Size: 3 - 5 cm tall Nutrient Requirements: High Nutrient and High CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Moderate to Slow  

Dwarf Four Leaf Clover (Marsilea Hirsuta) is actually a tiny creeping fern, though its leaf shape might make you think otherwise. In its immersed form, it has leaves resembling a four leafed clover. Marsilea species are very difficult to determine, except by examining the sporocarps (fruiting bodies) on immersed plants. Under water, it usually reverts to a single, small, spoon-shaped leaf, though the occasional “four leaf clover” may pop up. This species is the best choice for the aquarist who would like to experience a “lawn” in a an aquarium without supplemental CO2 or strong lighting. While not a fast grower, it will slowly and steadily fill in, even under quite modest conditions. It also works well when planted along with a higher light option in areas where you would like the ground cover to extend back into shadowy areas of the tank.

This Glossostigma is planted on a cocofiber mat, to provide a larger quantity of this plant. (approximate size: 5" L x 2.5" W) Glossostigma elatinoides was popularized by Takashi Amano and is a long-time favorite as a foreground plant in aquariums.  Once planted in the aquarium, they will expand to form a dense carpet.  Make sure to have ample lighting and preferably supplemental CO2 to be successful with this foreground plant. When Glossostigma does not have enough light, it tends to grow vertically rather than across the bottom.  In good conditions, it will grow so fast that it mounds on top of itself, and needs to be trimmed regularly to keep it looking good.  Don't be afraid to cut it back it hard.

Plant Description: The Green Ozelot Sword or Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is part of the Echinodorus genus. This variety of sword is a hybrid of popular aquatic sword plants. Their relatives are native to the Amazon River Basin in South America, where they do best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate. Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green' is a plant that is adored because of its large size and broad leaves with deep-red spotting. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by splitting the plant at the roots. In the aquarium, the Green Ozelot Sword, it is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires medium lighting and medium fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. It should be noted that Green Ozelot Swords are notoriously heavy root feeders, and root tabs may be used if leaves turn yellow or start to shed it leaves. Echinodorus is ideal for large aquariums where they will create a big impact! This plant has moderate growth and may need to be split and pruned back to keep it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: South America - Hybrid (Echinodorus schlueteri x Echinodorus barthii) Care: Easy Light Requirements: Medium Placement: Mid-ground to Background Size: 30cm - 50cm + Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended - Heavy Root Feeder Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Medium  

 Plant Description: Hydrocotyle triparita ' Japan is part of the Pennywort family and is also known as 'Japanese Dwarf Pennywort'. They are native to marshes and swamps within Australia and New Zealand. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium, or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium, or vivarium.  Hydrocotyle triparita is a very popular foreground plant where it is commonly used to create densely packed carpets or grown in tufts attached to rock and driftwood. This plant is adored because of its small size, clover shaped leaves, and bright green color. Hydrocotyle triparita grows best in a high nutrient substrate with that is rich in iron. In the aquarium, Japanese Dwarf Pennywort is low maintenance plant that can be grown in moderate light, nutrient, and CO2 supplementation. However, with higher light, fertilizer, and CO2, this plant will grow more compact and into denser patches. Hydrocotyle is ideal for both large and nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums, and paludariums. Although this plant may be a moderately slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread through runners. Plant Specifications: Origin: Australia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to High Placement: Foreground - Carpeting Size: 5 - 10 cm tall Nutrient Requirements: Moderate Nutrient and CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-7.5 Growth: Slow to Moderate

Plant Description: Hygrophilia corymbosa or Hygrophilia Compact is part of the Hygrophilia genus. They are native to the waters in Southeast Asia. This plant does best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate. Hygrophilia corymbosa is also known as temple plant, starhorn, or giant hygro. It is a stem plant that is adored because of its compact size and broad dark green leaves, in bright light the new leaves with become a reddish color. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by stem cuttings. In the aquarium, Hygrophilia corymbosa, is an easy and hardy to care of plant that only requires low light and low amounts of fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. Hygrophilia Compact can be used in both large and small aquarium set ups. This plant is a moderate grower, trimming and pruning keeps it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Moderate Placement: Foreground to Midground  Size: 10cm - 15cm + Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Moderate  

Plant Description: The Kleiner Bar Sword or Echinodorus 'Kleiner Bar' is part of the Echinodorus genus. The Kliner Bar Sword is a hybrid cross between Echinodorus barthii x Echinodorus uruguayensis. These plants are native to the Amazon River Basin in South America, where they do best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate. Echinodorus 'Kleiner Bar' is a plant that is adored because of its compact rosette or deep red to burgundy leaves. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by splitting the plant at the roots. In the aquarium, the Kliner Bar Sword, it is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires medium lighting and medium fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright red coloration. It should be noted that Swords are notoriously heavy root feeders, and root tabs may be used if leaves turn yellow or start to shed it leaves. Echinodorus is ideal for large aquariums and medium sized aquariums to add a pop of color! This plant has moderate growth and may need to be split and pruned back to keep it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: South America - Hybrid (Echinodorus barthii x Echinodorus uruguayensis) Care: Easy Light Requirements: Medium Placement: Mid-ground to Background Size: 35cm - 45cm Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended - Heavy Root Feeder Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-8 Growth: Medium  

Plant Description: Lilaeopsis brasiliensis or Micro Sword is a small, green, grass-like plant found in South America. In the aquarium, Micro Sword is commonly used as a carpeting plant, to create a lush lawn like appearance. This versatile plant can also be used in garden ponds and even in brackish water aquariums as it tolerates low salt levels. This plant does best when planted directly into the substrate; it can be easily propagated by new plantlets and lateral runners. Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is adored because of its grass-like appearance and carpeting growth pattern used to create a thick underwater lawn. Under high intensity light and nutrients, they will grow more compact and create a thick carpet of plants in the foreground. This plant is easy to care for and requires medium to high light and moderate fertilization and CO2 supplementation. Micro Sword is ideal for small or nano-aquariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread in no time! Plant Specifications: Origin: South America Care: Easy Light Requirements: Medium to High Placement: Foreground Size: Height 5 - 7 cm Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-7.5 Growth: Slow  

Plant Description: Bacopa monnieri is a very undemanding aquatic plant and makes a great choice for beginners.  Moneywort, as it is known by its common name has small, round, green leaves that help to add a different texture in the aquarium.  Use Bacopa monnieri as a background plant in a smaller tank or keep some stems trimmed back in the midground area of the larger planted aquarium.  It does equally well in warm or cool water aquariums.  Remember when you trim the stem plants in your aquarium, the cuttings can be replanted to make additional clusters.  Bacopa monnieri is also a native aquatic plant to the United States that can be used in settings ranging from water garden borders to fully submerged aquariums.

Plant Description: The Ozelot Sword or Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is part of the Echinodorus genus. This variety of sword is a hybrid of popular aquatic sword plants. Their relatives are native to the Amazon River Basin in South America, where they do best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate. Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is a plant that is adored because of its large size and broad leaves with deep-red spotting. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by splitting the plant at the roots. In the aquarium, the Ozelot Sword, it is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires medium lighting and medium fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. It should be noted that Ozelot Swords are notoriously heavy root feeders, and root tabs may be used if leaves turn yellow or start to shed it leaves. Echinodorus is ideal for large aquariums where they will create a big impact! This plant has moderate growth and may need to be split and pruned back to keep it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: South America - Hybrid (Echinodorus schlueteri x Echinodorus barthii) Care: Easy Light Requirements: Medium Placement: Mid-ground to Background Size: 30cm - 50cm + Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended - Heavy Root Feeder Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Medium  

Plant Description: The Radican Sword or Echinodorus cordifolius' is part of the Echinodorus genus. This variety of sword is a hybrid of popular aquatic sword plants. Their relatives are native to the Amazon River Basin in South America, where they do best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate. Echinodorus cordifolius' is a plant that is adored because of its large size and large broad leaves with beautiful marbling; this variety is also commonly referred to as the Marble Queen Radican. The Radican Sword can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by splitting the plant at the roots. In the aquarium, the Radican Sword, it is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires medium lighting and medium fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. It should be noted that Radican Swords are notoriously heavy root feeders, and root tabs may be used if leaves turn yellow or start to shed it leaves. Echinodorus is ideal for large aquariums where they will create a big impact! This plant has moderate growth and may need to be split and pruned back to keep it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: South America - Hybrid Care: Easy Light Requirements: Medium Placement: Mid-ground to Background Size: 30cm - 50cm + Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended - Heavy Root Feeder Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Medium  

Plant Description: The Red Flame Sword or Echinodorus 'Red Flame' is part of the Echinodorus genus. This variety of sword is a hybrid of popular aquatic sword plants Echinodorus schlueteri x Echinodorus barthii. Their relatives are native to the Amazon River Basin in South America, where they do best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate. Echinodorus 'Red Flame' is a plant that is adored because of its large size and large broad leaves with bright red coloration under ideal conditions. The Red Flame Sword can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by splitting the plant at the roots. In the aquarium, the Red Flame Sword is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires medium lighting and medium fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. It should be noted that Red Flame Swords are notoriously heavy root feeders, and root tabs may be used if leaves turn yellow or start to shed it leaves. Echinodorus is ideal for large aquariums where they will create a big impact! This plant has moderate growth and may need to be split and pruned back to keep it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: South America - Hybrid (Echinodorus schlueteri x Echinodorus barthii) Care: Easy Light Requirements: Medium Placement: Mid-ground to Background Size: 30cm - 50cm + Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended - Heavy Root Feeder Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Medium  

Echinodorus x Barthii is more commonly known in the United States aquarium trade as Red Melon Sword.  It was initially introduced to the hobby with the name "E. osiris 'Double Red'".  In 1986 it was erroneously described as a good species.  Later, it was discovered to have been hybridized by an Australian grower. All of this has lead to quite a bit of confusion in the name of this pretty plant. Burgundy red submerged leaves are the highlight of this aquarium plant.  Echinodorus x 'Barthii' is one of the more compact  and slower growing sword plants allowing it to be planted in midground areas of the aquarium.  

The Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) is a beautiful floating fern that is vibrantly colored and responds well to a wide range of growing environments. The plant’s floating nature results in some unique aesthetics both above and below the water’s surface.  This plant is native to South and Central America and is most common in the Amazon River Basin, where it grows in channels and ponds with stagnant water.  In the aquascaping and fishkeeping communities, Red Root Floaters are in high demand! They flourish in most habitats and don’t require a ton of experience to keep healthy. Beyond the aesthetic perks, this plant has a lot to offer aquarists.  It provides some much-needed shelter in the aquarium. Whether you have shy fish or small creatures vulnerable to larger tank mates, red root floaters can provide some safety. While thin, the roots are dense and dangle into the water column.  Fish can swim into them for some cover and protection. Another notable benefit is the plant’s surface coverage. Red Root Floaters are fast spreaders. They don’t take long to cover the entire surface of the water.  On the surface, they look like a delicate “ground” cover, featuring petite, heart-shaped leaves. Each one is rounded and sports a deep pocket to create a distinct shape.  The leaves are water phobic. Any water that splashes onto them will slide right off! If water conditions are pristine, you might see tiny flowers appear! They’re white, six-petal flowers with tiny visible stamen.  The individual root tendrils are tiny and delicate. However, the roots grow in large clumps to create beautiful masses that fish can swim through.

Plant Description: The Red Rubin or Echinodorus 'Rubin' is part of the Echinodorus genus. This variety of sword is a hybrid of popular aquatic sword plants Echinodorus schlueteri x Echinodorus barthii. Their relatives are native to the Amazon River Basin in South America, where they do best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate. This plant has moderate growth and may need to be split and pruned back to keep it in its best health and shape.  

Staurogyne repens is a small plant that quickly became a favorite of aquascapers after its introduction at Interzoo in 2008. The plant settles in very quickly in a nutrient rich substrate with supplemental CO2 and spreads beautifully to make a dense ground cover. It requires a regular nutrient supply or it is likely to stunt and suddenly lose all its leaves. The speed at which this happens sometimes catches inexperienced aquatic gardeners by surprise. So make sure you fertilize regularly! Staurogyne repens also requires regular trimming, or it will start to grow taller when it has filled out the space available.

Plant Description: Taiwan Moss or Taxiphyllum taiwan is part of the Hypnaceae family of aquatic mosses. They are native to shaded waterways throughout tropical areas in Asia. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium, or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium, or vivarium.  Taiwan Moss has the ability to grow on most surfaces in the aquarium. This variety is adored because of its versatility and natural ambiance. Taxiphyllum taiwan is unique in that it can be used in cooler or warmer water aquariums. This moss tends to be used as a carpeting plant or attached to the back wall of the enclosure to create a moss wall. Java moss also works well when attached rock or wood to soften up hardscape. In the aquarium, Taxiphyllum taiwan is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Moss is ideal for small aquariums, nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums, and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread. Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Attached to Rock or Driftwood, or Free Floating Size: 8 - 10cm tall Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow  

Plant Description: Water Sprite or Ceratopteris thalictroides is part of the water fern family. They are native to marshy tropical regions throughout the world. Ceratopteris thalictroides is an aquatic fern that is adored because of its delicate lace-like leaves and low maintenance. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate, left floating at the top of the water, and even grown above water in a high humidity environment. It can be easily propagated by stem cuttings. In the aquarium, Water Sprite, it is an easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light, and low fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. Ceratopteris thalictroides is ideal for low maintenance aquariums and anyone that are new to the hobby! This plant is a medium to fast grower and will require frequent trimming and pruning to keep it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: Worldwide in Tropical Regions Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Background or Floating Size: 20cm - 30cm + Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Medium to Fast  

Plant Description: Water Wisteria or Hygrophila difformis is part of the Hygrophilia family. They are native to the shallow waters and streams in India. In the wild, it grows especially fast during the rainy season and provides shelter for many fish. Hygrophila difformis is adored because of its large fern-like leaves and low maintenance. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate, left floating at the top of the water, and even trained to grow as a carpeting plant. It can be easily propagated by stem cuttings. In the aquarium, Water Wisteria is an easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light, and low fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. Hygrophila difformis is ideal for low maintenance aquariums and anyone that is new to the hobby! This plant is a medium to fast grower and will require frequent trimming and pruning to keep it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: India Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Background or Floating Size: 10cm - 20cm + Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Medium to Fast  

Plant Description: Weeping Moss 'Vesicularia ferriei' is part of the Hypnaceae family of aquatic mosses. They are native to shaded waterways throughout tropical areas in Asia. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this moss can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium, or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium, or vivarium.  Weeping Moss characteristically grows in a downward sloping angle. This variety is adored because of its use in aquascaping to create interesting texture and landscapes. This moss works well when attached rock or wood to soften up hardscape. In the aquarium, 'Vesicularia ferriei' is a relatively easy to care for moss that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Moss is ideal for small aquariums, nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums, and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread. Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Attached to Rock or Driftwood, or Free Floating Size: 1 - 3cm  Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow