Stem Plants

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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