Live Plants

Hornwort is a great starter plant for any aquarium or pond.  It is fast growing and can adapt to almost any water conditions.  It grows well wither floating or planted.  Because of its fast growth it is great for absorbing extra nutrients in aquariums and ponds. 

Scientific Name - Ceratophyllum demersum

Lighting: Low - Medium 

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is fast growing and works best as a background or floating.

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.  You can also perform a 10-15 second dip of the plants in a solution of 1 part bleach to 20 parts water followed by thoroughly rinsing the plant.

Pogostemon stellatus narrowleaf is a fast growing background plant that provides great cover for small fish.  Though CO2 is not required for this plant it will increase the growth and performance.  This plant is easily propagated by cutting the stem and replanting.  All of our plants are grown submersed to allow the easiest transition to your aquarium.

Scientific Name - Pogostemon stellatus narrowleaf

Lighting: Medium to High

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a great 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 $20 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Moneywort is a stem plant that is easy to grow.  It is a great choice for someone new to planted tanks or looking to try stem plants for the first time. They do not require CO2 but will need fertilization.  These plants can grow very tall if untrimmed but work well as a background plant.  To propagate simply cut the stem and replant.

Scientific Name - Bacopa monnieri

Lighting: Medium

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a great 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 $20 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Brazilian Pennywort is a fast growing plant with round leaves and viny stems.  This plant is great for beginners because it is easy to grow and will not require CO2 but will benefit from it.  All of our plants have been grown submersed to provide the easiest transition possible to your aquarium.

Scientific Name - Hydrocotyle leucocephala

Lighting: Medium to High

Care Level - Easy

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 $20 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Jungle Vallisneria is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the hobby.  It is easy to grow and doesn't require high light CO2.  It propagates  well through runners and will grow to the to of the aquarium and will even drape across the surface in untrimmed.     

Scientific Name - Vallisneria americana

Lighting: Low to Medium

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a great 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. 

Each order contains 100+ leaves.  See the third picture for order size.

Salvinia is an easy floating plant for any planted aquarium or pond.  It is native to South America and has relatively large leaves and dangling roots.  It is quick to propagate and provides great cover for timid fish and fry.  Salvinia is also great for denitrification and oxygenation of the water.  It prefers gentle water flow and can handle a variety of water conditions. 

Scientific Name - salvinia rotundifolia minima

Lighting: Low - Medium to High 

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a fast growing 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.  You can also perform a 10-15 second dip of the plants in a solution of 1 part bleach to 20 parts water followed by thoroughly rinsing the plant.

Dwarf sagittaria is a great beginner plant that will spread quickly and provided a grass like carpet.  CO2 is not required for this plant but will increase performance and growth.  

Scientific Name - Sagittaria subulata

Lighting: Low to Medium

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a great foreground to 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. 

Red flame swords are easy to grow but very impactful in any aquarium. They do not require CO2 but will need fertilization and with especially benefit from root tabs.  These plants can grow up to 20 inches tall so they are a great background or centerpiece plant. 

Scientific Name - Echinodorus sp. 'red flame'

Lighting: Medium to High

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a great 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 $20 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Amazon swords are a staple in the planted aquarium hobby.  Our swords have been fully transitioned to aquarium life to make the transition to your aquarium seamless.  They do not require CO2 but will need fertilization and with especially benefit from root tabs.  These plants can grow up to 20 inches tall so they are a great background or centerpiece plant. 

Scientific Name - Echinodorus amazonicus

Lighting: Medium to High

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a great 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 $20 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Cryptocoryne wendtii green is a slow growing plant that does well in lower light but requires good fertilization.  This plan doesn't require CO2 but it can improve growth and color.  Cryptocoryne wendtii will self propagate through runners once established in the tank.  Cryptocoryne has a tendency to go though leaf melt when it is introduce to a new environment but it will soon regrow its leaves once established.   

Scientific Name - Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'

Lighting: Low to Medium

Care Level - Easy

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 $20 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Hornwort is a great starter plant for any aquarium or pond.  It is fast growing and can adapt to almost any water conditions.  It grows well wither floating or planted.  Because of its fast growth it is great for absorbing extra nutrients in aquariums and ponds. 

Scientific Name - Ceratophyllum demersum

Lighting: Low - Medium 

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is fast growing and works best as a background or floating.

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.  You can also perform a 10-15 second dip of the plants in a solution of 1 part bleach to 20 parts water followed by thoroughly rinsing the plant.