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Your comprehensive reference guide to aquatic plants, hardscape materials, substrates, and aquascaping styles. From beginner-friendly Anubias to expert-level carpeting plants — everything you need to design your perfect aquascape.

166 Tropica Plants
8 Rock Types
8 Substrates
8 Wood Types
8 Aquascaping Styles

Tropica Aquatic Plants

All 166 plants in our Tropica special order catalog. These are sourced directly from Tropica — the world's leading aquatic plant producer — and ship within 7–10 business days. Filter by difficulty or search by name.

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Aegagropila linnaei

Aegagropila linnaei

Beginner

Decorative algae balls. Can be attached to pieces of wood or stone. Also known as ‘Marimo’

$8.99
Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

Intensely pink red leaves. Compact and moderate growth rate. Stays low if regularly trimmed

$12.99
Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink'

Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink'

The leaf underside is pink. Provides great contrast to green plants. Also known as Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'

$12.99
Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'

Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'

Vibrant pink leaves with light nerves. Compact and moderate growth. Great eye-catcher among green plants

$12.99
Ammannia crassicaulis

Ammannia crassicaulis

Fast growing red stem plant. Branches easily when it’s trimmed. Easy to propagate by replanting the cut-offs

$12.99
Anubias barteri ’Coin Leaf’

Anubias barteri ’Coin Leaf’

Beginner

Nearly circular leaves. A rich deep green color. Easy to grow plant

$8.99
Anubias barteri caladiifolia

Anubias barteri caladiifolia

Beginner

Excellent plant for beginners. Heart-shaped leaves, thrives at low light. May be attached to pieces of rock and wood

$8.99
Anubias barteri 'Mini Coin'

Anubias barteri 'Mini Coin'

Beginner

New unique mini Anubias. Easy to grow and thrives in most aquariums. Small, round and deep green leaves

$8.99
Anubias barteri 'Mini Coin' on stone

Anubias barteri 'Mini Coin' on stone

Beginner

Anubias barteri 'Mini Coin' on stone — a easy-care aquatic plant. Type: Stem.

$8.99
Anubias barteri nana

Anubias barteri nana

Beginner

One of the easiest plants for beginners. Thrives in shady places. Ideal for planting on wood and rock pieces

$8.99
Anubias barteri 'Petite'

Anubias barteri 'Petite'

Beginner

One of the smallest Anubias. Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Ideal for planting on wood and rock pieces

$8.99
Anubias barteri sp.

Anubias barteri sp.

Beginner

Large mangrove wood with two self-attached Anubias. Fully grown and hardy, right from the start. Easy to place on the bottom layer

$8.99
Anubias barteri var. barteri

Anubias barteri var. barteri

Beginner

One of the easiest plants for beginners. Thrives in shady places. Ideal for planting on wood and rock pieces

$8.99
Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia

Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia

Beginner

Excellent plant for beginners. Heart-shaped leaves, thrives at low light. May be attached to pieces of rock and wood

$8.99
Anubias barteri var. 'Coffeifolia'

Anubias barteri var. 'Coffeifolia'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant. Ridged, deep green leaves and red shoots. Grows well on rock and wood pieces

$8.99
Anubias barteri var. glabra

Anubias barteri var. glabra

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Tolerates very low light. May be attached to pieces of rocks and wood

$8.99
Anubias barteri var. nana

Anubias barteri var. nana

Beginner

One of the easiest plants for beginners. Thrives in shady places. Ideal for planting on wood and rock pieces

$8.99
Anubias barteri var. nana ’Kirin’

Anubias barteri var. nana ’Kirin’

Beginner

Leaves with strongly wavy edges. Thrives in low-light conditions. Inspired by an Asian dragon

$8.99
Anubias barteri var. nana ’Pinto’

Anubias barteri var. nana ’Pinto’

Beginner

Leaves showcase captivating patterns of white, light and dark green. Slow growth. To be attached to rocks or wood in the aquarium

$8.99
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Large'

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Large'

Beginner

One of the easiest plants for beginners. Thrives in shady places. Ideal for planting on wood and rock pieces

$8.99
Anubias gracilis

Anubias gracilis

Beginner

Beautiful triangular leaves on long stems. Tolerates low light conditions. Grows well on wood and rock pieces

$8.99
Aponogeton boivinianus

Aponogeton boivinianus

Outstanding and very large solitary plant. Bulb plant. Requires a dormant period

$12.99
Aponogeton longiplumulosus

Aponogeton longiplumulosus

Beautiful and distinctive solitary plant. Bulb plant. Requires a dormant period

$12.99
Aponogeton madagascariensis

Aponogeton madagascariensis

Outstanding and unique solitary plant. Bulb plant. Also called Madagascar Lace Plant

$12.99
Aponogeton ulvaceus

Aponogeton ulvaceus

Very big, magnificent solitary plant. Bulb plant. May require a dormant period

$12.99
Bacopa australis

Bacopa australis

Bright green stem plant. When the conditions are optimal, the growth is creeping. Originates from Brazil, not Australia

$12.99
Bacopa caroliniana

Bacopa caroliniana

Beginner

Easy and undemanding beginner’s plant. Stem plant of moderate growth. Cut-off shoots will easily form new plants

$8.99
Bacopa monnieri 'Compact'

Bacopa monnieri 'Compact'

Beginner

Low and compact stem plan. Cutting top shoots will increase side shoots. Endures bad light conditions but growth will become more vertical

$8.99
Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple'

Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple'

Beginner

Vibrant Purple Color: Adds striking contrast.. Easy Propagation: Simple stem cuttings.. Versatile Placement: Midground or background

$8.99
Blyxa japonica

Blyxa japonica

Beautiful reddish color under the right light conditions. Only grows submerse. Best employed in aquariums with moderate to high lighting and CO2

$12.99
Bolbitis heudelotii

Bolbitis heudelotii

Fern with translucent, dark green and lobed leaves. Very decorative when attached to pieces of rock or wood. Does not thrive in very chalky water.

$12.99
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'

Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'

Beginner

Easy to attach to a hardscape of choice. Unique underwater colour appears. Resilient and adaptable to different water parameters

$8.99
Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'

Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant. Branches willingly without trimming. Ideal for growing on rocks and wood pieces

$8.99
Bucephalandra sordidula 'Blue'

Bucephalandra sordidula 'Blue'

Beginner

Unique Blue Leaves: Adds rare elegance.. Low Maintenance: Easy for beginners.. Versatile Placement: Attach to hardscape.

$8.99
Bucephalandra sp. 'Needle Leaf'

Bucephalandra sp. 'Needle Leaf'

A very easy plant to grow. Immersed leaves are green showing numerous tiny, white dots. Youngest parts of the rhizome display a nice, red colour

$12.99
Bucephalandra sp. 'Red'

Bucephalandra sp. 'Red'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant. Branches willingly without trimming. Ideal for growing on rocks and wood pieces

$8.99
Cabomba aquatica

Cabomba aquatica

Beginner

Easy and decorative stem plant. Elegant, feathery leaves. Suitable as auxiliary plant in newly started aquariums

$8.99
Cardamine lyrata

Cardamine lyrata

Beginner

Grows vertically which makes it perfect for backgrounds. Bright, pale green colour that will enhance the shades of surrounding, red plants. Undemanding, but develops orange shoots at very intense light

$8.99
Ceratophyllum demersum

Ceratophyllum demersum

Beginner

Easy and undemanding floating plant. Offers excellent hiding for fish spawn and fry. Helps prevent algae growth

$8.99
Ceratopteris thalictroides

Ceratopteris thalictroides

Finely branched, bright green leaves. Grows fast, which helps preventing algae growth. Also suitable as floating plant

$12.99
Crinum calamistratum

Crinum calamistratum

Beginner

Outstanding and beautiful solitary plant. Bulb plant. Is normally not eaten by herbivorous fish

$8.99
Crinum thaianum

Crinum thaianum

Beginner

Very large and distinctive solitary plant. Most suited for big aquariums. Is normally not eaten by herbivorous fish

$8.99
Cryptocoryne albida 'Brown'

Cryptocoryne albida 'Brown'

Beginner

Narrow, maroon leaves with black markings. Very low growing Cryptocoryne. Easy and undemanding

$8.99
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'

Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'

Beginner

One of the very easiest Cryptocorynes. Great plant for beginners. Remains relatively low in the aquarium

$8.99
Cryptocoryne crispatula

Cryptocoryne crispatula

Beginner

Long, narrow and hammered leaves. One of the taller Cryptocorynes. Needs good light and fertilisers to thrive

$8.99
Cryptocoryne nurii

Cryptocoryne nurii

Beginner

Intensity of colour and patterns is dependant on light and nutrition. Is easy to grow. Popular under the name 'Rose Maiden'

$8.99
Cryptocoryne parva

Cryptocoryne parva

Smallest Cryptocoryne - only 3-6cm tall. Slow growth. Can develop into a carpet

$12.99
Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red'

Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red'

Stunning Red Leaves. Tall Growth Potential. Perfect for Background Planting

$12.99
Cryptocoryne undulata 'Broad Leaf'

Cryptocoryne undulata 'Broad Leaf'

Beginner

Robust plant suited for beginners. Beautifully flecked leaves. One of the taller Cryptocorynes

$8.99
Cryptocoryne usteriana

Cryptocoryne usteriana

Beginner

One of the tallest Cryptocorynes. Beautifully hammered leaves with red underside. Tolerates rather alkaline water

$8.99
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'

Beginner

Green and low maintenance Cryptocoryne. Great plant for beginners. Thrives in shady places in the aquarium

$8.99
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya'

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya'

Beginner

Red-brown, slightly hammered leaves. Can grow at high temperatures. 15-30 cm wide rosettes

$8.99
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'

Beginner

Easy and hardy plant for beginners. Dark, ruffled leaves. Tolerates shade from other plants

$8.99
Cryptocoryne x willisii

Cryptocoryne x willisii

Easy plant for beginners. May need some time to start growing. Used to be called Cryptocoryne nevillii

$12.99
Cyperus helferi

Cyperus helferi

Tall, light green grass. Offers great contrast to other other leaf forms. Sways gently in the water stream

$12.99
Echinodorus 'Aquartica'

Echinodorus 'Aquartica'

Beautiful pale green, solitary plant. Rounded leaves and low growth in the aquarium. Suitable for smaller aquariums

$12.99
Echinodorus cordifolius 'Fluitans'

Echinodorus cordifolius 'Fluitans'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Wavy, pale green leaves in the tank. The leaves usually stay under the water surface

$8.99
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'

Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'

Beginner

Very easy and undemanding beginner’s plant. Thrives at rather low light intensity. Previously named Echinodorus ’paniculatus’

$8.99
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Tropica'

Echinodorus grisebachii 'Tropica'

Beginner

Compact and Slow-Growing. Distinctive Leaf Structure. Easy to Maintain

$8.99
Echinodorus 'Ozelot'

Echinodorus 'Ozelot'

Beginner

Very beautiful as solitary plant. Large, maroon leaves with decorative, dark spots. Easy plant for beginners

$8.99
Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green'

Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green'

Beginner

Beautiful solitary plant of contrasting colours. Pale green, wavy and spotted leaves. Easy and undemanding plant for beginners

$8.99
Echinodorus 'Red Diamond'

Echinodorus 'Red Diamond'

Beautiful, red solitary plant. One of the smallest red Echinodorus. Easy plant for beginners

$12.99
Echinodorus 'Reni'

Echinodorus 'Reni'

Beginner

Beautiful red and green solitary plant. One of the smallest Echinodorus. Easy plant for beginners, well suited for smaller aquariums

$8.99
Echinodorus 'Rosé'

Echinodorus 'Rosé'

Beginner

Beautiful pink and green solitary plant. Easy plant for beginners. May overshadow smaller plants

$8.99
Echinodorus x barthii

Echinodorus x barthii

Beginner

Beautiful red and green solitary plant. Good light and nutrient conditions will enhance the coloration. Previously named "Double Red"

$8.99
Egeria densa

Egeria densa

Beginner

One of the easiest stem plants. Good auxiliary plant, when starting an aquarium. Fast-growing and helps prevent algae propagation

$8.99
Eleocharis acicularis

Eleocharis acicularis

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant. Carpeting plant for foreground. May be cut down to the preferred height

$8.99
Eleocharis montevidensis

Eleocharis montevidensis

Beginner

Pretty, tall grass-like leaves. May help create great perspective and depth. Its growth will continue to allow looking through the leaves

$8.99
Eleocharis parvula

Eleocharis parvula

Beginner

Very safe and easy carpeting plant. Quickly grows to a dense lawn. Requires frequent trimming to stay low

$8.99
Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini'

Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini'

One of the most popular foreground plants. Quick and safe carpeting growth. Ideal for nano tanks and for planting between rocks

$12.99
Eriocaulon cinereum

Eriocaulon cinereum

Expert

Very characteristic look, resembling a pin cushion. Flowers willingly in the aquarium after planting. Does not thrive in hard water

$18.99
Eriocaulon sp. 'Vietnam'

Eriocaulon sp. 'Vietnam'

Stunning Rosette Formation. Compact Growth Potential. Easy Propagation

$12.99
Fissidens fontanus

Fissidens fontanus

Expert

Featherlike, dark green moss. To be attached to rocks and wood pieces. Will attach itself to rocks and wood after some time

$18.99
Glossostigma elatinoides

Glossostigma elatinoides

Expert

Popular, fast-growing and very pretty carpeting plant. Requires intense light and CO2 addition to thrive. Frequent trimming is necessary due to the fast growth

$18.99
Gratiola viscidula

Gratiola viscidula

Distinct and easily recognizable. Looks thorny, but doesn’t sting. Very low and compact growth

$12.99
Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus'

Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus'

Beginner

Small, light green rosette plant. Thrives at low light conditions. Previously named Echinodorus quadricostatus

$8.99
Helanthium tenellum 'Green'

Helanthium tenellum 'Green'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding foreground plant. Vivid, bright green colour. Spreads readily with runners

$8.99
Heteranthera zosterifolia

Heteranthera zosterifolia

Beginner

One of the easiest plants for beginners. Very suited when starting an aquarium. Easy to propagate by planting the cuttings

$8.99
Hottonia palustris

Hottonia palustris

Beginner

Easy and undemanding beginner’s plant. Lobed leaves of intense, bright green colour. Helps create an excellent transition between low and tall plants

$8.99
Hydrocotyle tripartita

Hydrocotyle tripartita

Fast, carpeting growth. Vivid bright green colour. Press it with your palm to obtain better carpeting growth

$12.99
Hydrocotyle verticillata

Hydrocotyle verticillata

Expert

Beautiful carpeting plant. Requires high light intensity to thrive at its best. Can be used as floating plant

$18.99
Hygrophila corymbosa

Hygrophila corymbosa

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Large, wide pale green leaves in the aquarium. Easy to propagate by planting cut-off shoots

$8.99
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Compact'

Hygrophila corymbosa 'Compact'

Beginner

Compact variant of Hygrophila corymbosa. Pale, green leaves with silvery-white underside in the aquarium. Potentially grows excrescences, which should be removed

$8.99
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B'

Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Very bushy growth, thanks to its multiple side shoots. Easy to propagate by planting cut-off shoots

$8.99
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta'

Hygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Fast-growing and great auxiliary plant when starting a tank. Easy to propagate by planting cut-off shoots

$8.99
Hygrophila costata

Hygrophila costata

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Forms long, narrow leaves in the aquarium. Easy to propagate by planting cut-off shoots

$12.99
Hygrophila difformis

Hygrophila difformis

Beginner

One of the easiest plants for beginners. Great as auxiliary plant when starting a tank. Pretty, light green, lobed leaves

$8.99
Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'

Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'

Beautifully coloured stem plant. Low and compact growth. Moderate growth rate

$12.99
Hygrophila odora

Hygrophila odora

Bright Green Foliage: Vibrant and lush.. Fast Growth: Quickly fills space.. Easy Care: Great for beginners.

$12.99
Hygrophila odora ’Difformis’

Hygrophila odora ’Difformis’

Bright Green Foliage: Vibrant and lush.. Fast Growth: Quickly fills space.. Easy Care: Great for beginners.

$12.99
Hygrophila pinnatifida & moss

Hygrophila pinnatifida & moss

Mangrove wood with moss and self-attached Hygrophila pinnatifida. Fully grown and hardy, right from the start. Easy to place on the bottom layer

$12.99
Hygrophila pinnatifida

Hygrophila pinnatifida

Very distinctive leaf shape and colour. May be planted on wood and rocks. Remove top shoots to keep it low and compact

$12.99
Hygrophila polysperma

Hygrophila polysperma

Beginner

One of the easiest plants for beginners. Great auxiliary plant when starting a tank. Easy to propagate by planting cut-off shoots

$8.99
Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig'

Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Requires high light intensity to develop intense, pink colouring. Green shoots should be removed

$8.99
Hygrophila polysperma 'White'

Hygrophila polysperma 'White'

Unique pale green and white leaf pattern. Compact upright growth. Ideal for creating contrast in the layout

$12.99
Hygrophila serpyllum

Hygrophila serpyllum

Compact Growth: Ideal for foreground.. Bright Green Color: Fresh, vibrant contrast.. Easy Care: Minimal maintenance needed.

$12.99
Juncus repens

Juncus repens

Easy to grow underwater. Stunning green color under moderate light. Reddish-brown hue under a strong light

$12.99
Lagenandra meeboldii 'Red'

Lagenandra meeboldii 'Red'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding. Beautiful colourings on the leaves. Good light conditions will enhance the development of colours

$8.99
Leptodictyum riparium

Leptodictyum riparium

Beginner

An easy category plant that can grow in most aquariums.. Easy to propagate by simply planting a "tot" somewhere else. Grows easily on rocks and roots

$8.99
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

Beginner

Easy and undemanding carpeting plant. Propagates easily with stolons. Thrives also at low light

$8.99
Limnobium laevigatum

Limnobium laevigatum

Beginner

Very easy and fast-growing surface plant. Helps prevent algae propagation in the tank. Indicates the presence of nutrients in the water

$8.99
Limnophila aquatica

Limnophila aquatica

One of the most beautiful green stem plants. Easy and fast-growing. Great auxiliary plant when creating a new tank

$12.99
Limnophila hippuridoides

Limnophila hippuridoides

Beginner

Easy stem plant with purple leaf undersides. Thrives at various light intensities. Needs added CO2 and strong light to develop intense purple leaf colour

$8.99
Limnophila sessiliflora

Limnophila sessiliflora

Beginner

One of the easiest aquarium plants. Beautiful, fast growing stems. Great auxiliary plant when starting a new tank

$8.99
Lindernia rotundifolia

Lindernia rotundifolia

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Beautiful, marbled leaves. Dense and lush growth

$8.99
Littorella uniflora

Littorella uniflora

Beginner

Distinctive, thick leaves. Foreground plant. Tolerates low light intensity

$8.99
Lobelia cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis

Beginner

Easy and hardy plant for beginners. Leaves become light green in the aquarium. Suitable for the garden pond

$8.99
Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini'

Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini'

Beginner

Beautiful green colour with compact growth. Easy to propagate in the aquarium - and a safe choice for most aquarists.. Thrives in many aquariums but more CO2, light and fertilizer will increase the plant's growth, compactness, and colour intensity.

$8.99
Ludwigia glandulosa

Ludwigia glandulosa

Magnificent, intense red stem plant. Fairly slow growing. Previously named Ludwigia perennis

$12.99
Ludwigia palustris 'Green'

Ludwigia palustris 'Green'

Beginner

Easy and Resilient Stem Plant. Bright Green Coloration. Fast Growth and Propagation

$8.99
Ludwigia palustris 'Super Red'

Ludwigia palustris 'Super Red'

Beginner

One of the easiest, red stem plants. Branches willingly. Cut-off shoots will form new plants

$8.99
Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'

Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Offers a beautiful contrast to green plants. Red coloration will intensify at high light levels

$8.99
Lysimachia parvifolia ‘Red’

Lysimachia parvifolia ‘Red’

Beginner

Reddish leaves, deeper colour with stronger light. Small, rounded “spinach-like” leaves. Compact growth, easy to trim

$8.99
Marsilea hirsuta

Marsilea hirsuta

Beginner

Easy and secure carpeting plant. Does not require high light intensity. Its many roots anchors it well in the bottom layer

$8.99
Marsilea minuta

Marsilea minuta

One of the smallest carpeting plants for aquariums. Bright, pale green colour. Tolerates high temperatures

$12.99
Mayaca fluviatilis

Mayaca fluviatilis

Exceptional, light and delicate stem plant. Needs good conditions to thrive well. Easy to propagate by planting the cut-off shoots

$12.99
Micranthemum callitrichoides ´Cuba´

Micranthemum callitrichoides ´Cuba´

Expert

One of the most popular carpeting plants. Quickly forms a dense, bright green carpet. Need regular trims to stay healthy

$18.99
Micranthemum glomeratum

Micranthemum glomeratum

Expert

Versatile plant, can be placed anywhere in the aquarium. Fast grower in the right conditions. Unique leave-shape

$18.99
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'

Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'

Beautiful light green and carpeting. Much easier to grow than Micranthemum callitrichoides ´Cuba´. Requires regular trims to stay low and compact

$12.99
Micranthemum umbrosum

Micranthemum umbrosum

Elegant, small-leaved stem plant. Vivid, bright green colour. Well suited for small aquariums

$12.99
Microsorum - Anubias 'Duet'

Microsorum - Anubias 'Duet'

Beginner

Large mangrove wood with self-attached Microsorum and Anubias. Fully grown and hardy, right from the start. Easy to place on the bottom layer

$8.99
Microsorum pteropus

Microsorum pteropus

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Very decorative when attached to rocks and wood pieces. Known also as Java fern

$8.99
Microsorum pteropus nano wood

Microsorum pteropus nano wood

Beginner

Ready to Use Pre-attached to nano wood. Low Maintenance Thrives with minimal care. Natural Aesthetics Elegant and compact addition

$8.99
Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow'

Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Very decorative when fastened to rocks or wood pieces. The leaves are smaller and narrower than those of the classic Java fern

$8.99
Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'

Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'

Beginner

Mangrove wood with self-attached Microsorum. Fully grown and hardy, right from the start. Easy to place on the bottom layer

$8.99
Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv'

Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv'

Beginner

Mangrove wood with self-attached Microsorum. Fully grown and hardy, right from the start. Easy to place on the bottom layer

$8.99
Microsorum sp.

Microsorum sp.

Beginner

Large mangrove wood with suction cups and self-attached plants. Fully grown and hardy, right from the start. Easy to place on the glass of the aquarium

$8.99
Monosolenium tenerum

Monosolenium tenerum

Beginner

Intense bottle green liverwort. Stays on the ground or may be attached to rocks or wood pieces. Previously known as Pellia

$8.99
Murdannia keisak

Murdannia keisak

Beginner

Bamboo-like growth. Fast-growing, needs continuous trimming. Replant the cut-off shoots to keep a nice group

$8.99
Myriophyllum mattogrossense

Myriophyllum mattogrossense

Magnificent feathery stems. Very fast growing background plant. Excellent auxiliary plant when starting an aquarium

$12.99
Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana'

Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana'

Stem plant of vivid, bright green colour. Moderate growth rate, creating many branching shoots. Suitable for nano tanks

$12.99
Najas guadalupensis 'Guppy Grass'

Najas guadalupensis 'Guppy Grass'

Beginner

Exceptionally easy and fast-growing plant for beginners. Can be used free-floating or anchored in the substrate. Dense growth provides perfect shelter for fish fry and shrimp

$8.99
Nymphaea lotus

Nymphaea lotus

Eyecatching solitary plant. Green or reddish brown leaves. Bulb to be planted with the germs right above the bottom layer

$12.99
Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan'

Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan'

Beginner

Easy, fast-growing and lush plant. Beautiful, wavy leaves. Intense, bright green colour

$8.99
Phyllanthus fluitans

Phyllanthus fluitans

Beginner

Lively red colour under strong lighting. Easy to propagate in an aquarium. Blooming flowers under the right conditions

$8.99
Pogostemon deccanensis

Pogostemon deccanensis

Characteristic plant with coniferous stems. Deep green colour. Easy to trim and maintain

$12.99
Pogostemon helferi

Pogostemon helferi

Carpeting foreground plant. Distinctive, curly leaves. Also called 'Downoi' (little star)

$12.99
Pogostemon stellatus

Pogostemon stellatus

Expert

Magnificent stem plant. Requires optimal conditions to grow well. May need some time to start developing optimally

$18.99
Proserpinaca palustris 'Cuba'

Proserpinaca palustris 'Cuba'

Expert

Beautiful and unique plant for any high-tech aquarium.. Beautiful colours and an interesting leaf shape when the plant thrives.. Easy to propagate by cuttings under water.

$18.99
Ranunculus inundatus

Ranunculus inundatus

Beautiful umbrella-shaped, lobed leaves. Great contrast to other leaf shapes. Low and compact growth, will cover the bottom easily

$12.99
Riccardia chamedryfolia

Riccardia chamedryfolia

Unique Texture: Adds fine detail.. Slow Growing: Low maintenance needed.. Versatile Placement: Perfect for hardscape.

$12.99
Riccia fluitans

Riccia fluitans

Bright green liverwort. Floating plant, but can be attached to rocks and wood pieces. It often forms small, decorative oxygen bubbles on the leaf tips

$12.99
Rotala indica 'Bonsai'

Rotala indica 'Bonsai'

Compact, with moderate growth. Stem tips become reddish when exposed to high light. Previously known as Ammania ‘Bonsai’

$12.99
Rotala macrandra

Rotala macrandra

Expert

One of the most outstanding, red plants. Requires excellent conditions to develop its full potential. Replant the cuttings in the substrate to create a dense group

$18.99
Rotala rotundifolia

Rotala rotundifolia

Beginner

Undemanding and easy beginner’s plant. Becomes more red at high light intensity. Multiplies easily by replanting cuttings in the bottom layer

$8.99
Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red'

Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red'

Intense Red Coloration. Adaptable Growth Conditions. Erect and Arching Growth

$12.99
Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'

Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'

Its intense, bright green colour will enhance surrounding, red plants. Very dense and bushy growth. Stays bright green at high light intensity

$12.99
Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra'

Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra'

Beautiful pink-orange stem plant. At high light intensity, growth may become creeping. Branches willingly when trimmed

$12.99
Rotala wallichii

Rotala wallichii

Expert

Elegant stem plant with narrow leaves and red tips. Requires perfect conditions to thrive. Can stay low and compact if trimmed regularly

$18.99
Sagittaria subulata

Sagittaria subulata

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Suitable for the foreground. Depending on the conditions, the height is very varying

$8.99
Sagittaria subulata 'Needle Leaf'

Sagittaria subulata 'Needle Leaf'

Beginner

Easy and low maintenancebeginner’s plant. Suitable for the background. Elegant, narrow leaves

$8.99
Salvinia minima

Salvinia minima

Beginner

Floating surface plant, helpful in algae prevention. Slow growth may indicate lack of nutrients. Previously named Salvinia natans

$8.99
Schismatoglottis prietoi

Schismatoglottis prietoi

Beginner

Appears in large, dense groups. Can resemble Anubias. An undemanding and easy plant

$8.99
Shinnersia rivularis 'Weiss-Grün'

Shinnersia rivularis 'Weiss-Grün'

Easy and undemanding stem plant. Beautiful marbled leaves. Common name “Oak leaf” due to the leaf form

$12.99
Spirodela polyrrhiza

Spirodela polyrrhiza

Beginner

Natural Shade Provides shelter for fish. Algae Control Competes with algae for nutrients. Water Quality Improvement Absorbs excess nutrients efficiently

$8.99
Staurogyne repens

Staurogyne repens

Beginner

Very low and compact growth. Spreads willingly creating horizontal shoots. Good light conditions will keep the growth horizontal

$8.99
Taxiphyllum alternans 'Taiwan Moss'

Taxiphyllum alternans 'Taiwan Moss'

Beginner

Delicate and graceful weeping moss. To be attached to rocks and wood pieces. Common name: Mini Taiwan Moss

$8.99
Taxiphyllum barbieri 'Bogor Moss'

Taxiphyllum barbieri 'Bogor Moss'

Beginner

Particularly easy and undemanding moss. Attaches to rocks and wood pieces. Commonly named Java moss

$8.99
Taxiphyllum sp. ’Flame Moss’

Taxiphyllum sp. ’Flame Moss’

Deep green moss of vertical, flame like growth. To be attached to rocks and wood pieces. Common name ‘Flame Moss’

$12.99
Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss'

Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss'

Beginner

Hardy and compact moss. Thrives at low light. Common name: Spiky Moss

$8.99
Utricularia graminifolia

Utricularia graminifolia

Expert

Insectivorous plant, but harmless to fishes. Unique, but demanding foreground plant. Beautiful green “lawn-effect”

$18.99
Vallisneria americana 'Natans'

Vallisneria americana 'Natans'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant, well suited for beginners. Fast-growing. Develops many new plants through runners

$8.99
Vallisneria 'Gigantea'

Vallisneria 'Gigantea'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Large and fast-growing. Is normally not eaten by herbivorous fish

$8.99
Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger'

Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger'

Beginner

Easy and undemanding plant for beginners. Horizontal stripes on the leaves. Forms multiple new plant with its runners

$8.99
Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping Moss'

Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping Moss'

Moss with drooping growth and teardrop-like bright, green shoots. To be attached to rocks and pieces of wood. Commonly named ‘Weeping moss’

$12.99
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss'

Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss'

Densely growing and compact moss. Can be attached to rocks and wood pieces. Commonly named ’Christmas moss’

$12.99

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