Live Plants

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. 

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.

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.

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 $5 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Ammannia gracilis is a stem plant that can provide a great pop of color to your aquarium.  It is fast growing and will require frequent trimming.  It requires high light and CO2 to show its red and pink colors.  It can do well under medium light as well but might not show as much color.  This plant will also benefit from fertilization and supplemental iron to keep its colors.

Scientific Name -  Ammannia Gracilis

Lighting: Medium to High

Care Level - Medium

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 $5 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 $5 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Each order is approximately a quarter cup and contains 5000+ duckweed leaves.  See second picture for order size.

Duckweed is an extremely fast spreading floating plant ideal for ponds.  Duckweed is a great protein source for koi, goldfish, tilapia, carp, and turtles.  Duckweed also provides great denitrification and oxygenation.  It is a great way to help control algae growth in ponds.  Due to its rapid growth in may need to be managed to prevent overpopulation.  It prefers still water and a high amount of surface agitation of the water will slow growth.

Scientific Name - lemna minor

Lighting: Full Sun 

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.

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 $5 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Java moss is a great very hardy making it a great beginner plant.  Moss provides great cover for fish and shrimp.  This moss is also great for breeding tanks to provide cover for small fry.  This moss does not need to be planted it will just float above the substrate.  Please note it is normal for moss to contain some brown bits in it.  Well Co2 is not required for this plant to thrive it can yield faster growth and better color.  Each order is approximately one hand full.  Please see second photo for size comparison.   

Lighting: Low - Medium 

Care Level - Easy
Co2 - Not necessary

Placement - Foreground or on rocks/driftwood

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.

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 $5 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

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 $5 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 $5 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Micro sword has a grass like look that with time can grown into a dense carpet.  This plant spreads by runners and can grow fairly quickly once established.  it will grow several inches tall if untrimmed but can be trimmed for a lawn effect.  This plan doesn't require CO2 but will benefit from fertilization. 

Scientific Name - Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

Lighting: Medium to High

Care Level - Easy

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 $5 with free shipping on plant orders over $50

Java Fern is a great easy plant that can thrive in a wide range of water parameters.  It is slow growing and will thrive when floating, planted, or attached to rock/driftwood.  The only thing that you need to watch out for is not to bury the rhizome under gravel or sand. Java Fern provides great cover for all types of fish and is sturdy enough to hold up to even rambunctious fish.

Scientific Name - Microsorium Pteropus

Lighting: Low - Medium 

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant will grow to about 12"-14" so it works well as a 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.