Aquarium 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 to 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. 

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

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.

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 to Moderate 

Care Level - Easy

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

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 - Moderate to High

Care Level - Moderate

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

Create a lush, vibrant green carpet in your aquarium with Micranthemum micranthemoides. This classic foreground plant is cherished for its small, delicate, light-green leaves that form a dense, moss-like carpet when planted closely. Its fine texture and compact growth habit make it a perfect choice for adding a detailed, natural look to the front of your aquascape.

Scientific Name - Micranthemum micranthemoides

Lighting - Moderate to High

Care Level - Easy

Placement - 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 Sagittaria is a great beginner plant that will spread quickly and provide a grass like carpet. It is an excellent choice for the hobbyist looking for a hardy and highly adaptable plant. "Dwarf Sag" can thrive in any low and high tech systems, making it a popular choice for many freshwater aquariums. 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. 

Plant shipping is $20 or get 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 or CO2.  It propagates  well through runners and will grow to the top of the aquarium, and will drape across the surface if untrimmed.    

Scientific Name - Vallisneria americana

Lighting - Low to Moderate

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 is $20 or get 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 - Low to Moderate

Care Level - Easy

Placement - This plant is a great mid- 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

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 to 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. 

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

Add a touch of brilliant red to your aquarium with Ludwigia arcuata. This classic stem plant is a favorite among aquascapers for its vibrant, fiery coloration and graceful, narrow leaves. Under high light, the slender leaves and stems will turn a deep red to a stunning burnt orange, creating a beautiful contrast against green plants. A fantastic choice for a mid-ground or background focal point, Ludwigia arcuata is an easy way to introduce vibrant color and dynamic texture to your planted tank.

Scientific Name - Ludwigia arcuata

Lighting - Moderate to High

Care Level - Moderate

Placement - This plant works well as a  mid- 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

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 - Low to Moderate

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