Live Plants

Dwarf Hairgrass is a very popular fast growing carpeting plant.  It is fairly easy to care for and will grow quickly in good conditions.  CO2 is not required but will increase growth rate of this plant.

Scientific Name - Eleocharis acicularis 

Lighting - Low to Moderate

Care Level - Easy

Placement - Groundcover plant that does well in the foreground

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50

Dwarf baby tears is a great carpeting plant but will need CO2, proper fertilization, and high light to achieve a carpeting look and feel.  This plant provides a great habitat for shrimp as well as a place for fish to spawn.  All of our plants are grown submersed to allow the easiest transition to your aquarium.

Scientific Name - Hemianthus callitrichoides

Lighting - High

Care Level - Moderate to Expert

Placement - This plant is a great foreground plant.

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50

Monte Carlo is a low growing and works great as a foreground carpet.  It prefers high lighting and CO2 to keep it low growing.  Given the right conditions it can grow quickly and may need regular trimming.  Monte Carlo can be grown submersed or emersed. 

Scientific Name - Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'

Lighting - High; CO2 supplementation recommended for best growth results

Care Level - Moderate

Placement - Foreground carpeting plant

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50

Staurogyne Repens is a versatile South American foreground and midground plant prized for its compact, spade-shaped leaves and bushy growth. With proper lighting, nutrients, and CO₂, it forms dense clusters of bright green foliage just a few inches tall, perfect for aquascaping. Adaptable to both submerged and emersed setups, this hardy plant can be trimmed and replanted for easy propagation.

Delivered as a clean, pest-free tissue culture, it ensures a healthy start and vibrant coverage for your aquarium.

Scientific Name - Staurogyne repens

Lighting - Medium to High

Care Level - Intermediate

Placement - Foreground to Mid-ground plant

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50

Microcarpaea is a rare and versatile stem plant that resembles Micranthemum micranthemoides (Pearlweed) in growth habit. With frequent trimming, it can be maintained as a compact foreground carpet, while untrimmed stems create height and texture in the background. When grown densely, Microcarpaea forms a lush, bushy effect and can even be shaped into rounded clusters through regular pruning, adding depth and character to any aquascape.

Delivered as a clean, pest-free tissue culture, this portion ensures a healthy start and vibrant growth for your aquarium.

Scientific Name - Microcarpaea Minima

Lighting - Moderate to High

Care Level - Easy to Moderate

Placement - This plant is a great background plant when left untrimmed. It also is a lush foreground plant when trimmed. 

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50

Add lush greenery to your aquascape with Taxiphyllum Barbieri, commonly known as Java Moss. This 4 oz tissue culture offers a clean, pest-free start, perfect for carpeting, attaching to driftwood, or creating moss walls. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in a wide range of water conditions and provides excellent shelter for shrimp and fry.

Scientific Name - Taxiphyllum barbieri

Lighting - Low Light

Care Level - Easy

Placement - Foreground or attached to hardscape

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50

Riccia is a classic floating plant made famous by aquascaper Takashi Amano, admired for its versatility and lush green mats. It can be grown free-floating at the water’s surface or attached to driftwood, rocks, or stainless steel mesh to create stunning underwater carpets and foregrounds. When attached, regular trimming is recommended to maintain its compact form and prevent it from detaching and floating upward.

Delivered as a clean, pest-free tissue culture, Riccia ensures a healthy start for your aquascape. Simply rinse away the tissue culture gel before planting to promote strong growth.

Scientific Name - Riccia fluitans

Lighting - Low to Moderate

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a great floating plant.

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50

Rotala Florida is a rare and captivating stem plant that brings a unique splash of purple into aquascapes. Its slower growth rate makes it a rewarding choice for aquarists who enjoy patience and precision, while its vibrant coloration under proper care transforms any tank into a showpiece. Best suited for background or midground placement, this plant thrives with high light, CO₂ injection, and consistent fertilization, rewarding hobbyists with dense, compact growth and striking visual depth.

Scientific Name - Rotala ramosior 'Florida'

Lighting - Moderate to High

Care Level - Intermediate

Placement - This plant is a great midground or background plant.

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50

Hydrocotyle Tripartita Mini, also known as Hydrocotyle Japan, is a compact variation of the popular Hydrocotyle Tripartita. With its bright green, clover-shaped leaves, this versatile plant adds vibrant texture to aquascapes and can be used in the foreground, midground, or background depending on trimming. Under optimal conditions with high light and CO₂, it forms dense, bushy clusters or can be trained into a lush carpet across the substrate.

Fast-growing and undemanding, Hydrocotyle Tripartita Mini requires regular trimming to prevent overgrowth. Propagation is simple — cut stems or divide clumps, then replant to encourage thicker, more compact growth.

Delivered as a clean, pest-free tissue culture, this plant ensures a healthy start for your aquarium. Be sure to rinse away all tissue culture gel before planting for best results.

Scientific Name - Echinodorus amazonicus

Lighting - Moderate

Care Level - Easy to Moderate

Placement - This plant is a great midground plant.

To minimize shipping delays we only ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday.  Plant orders placed on Tuesday or later will ship the following week.

If your local area had extreme heat or cold we recommend having your mail held at the post office on the day of arrival.  This is free and can be done online or at the post office.  That way your plants stay indoors until you pick them up to protect them from the elements.

We do our best to remove any visible hitch hikers from your plants before we ship but it is impossible to be 100% sure that we get everything.  If you're concerned about getting any potential hitch hikers we recommend rinsing your plants before adding them to your pond or aquarium. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get free shipping on plant orders over $50