Plant Species
How to identify and choose plants for your freshwater aquarium or pond.
Ammania Senegalensis (Red African Hygro)
Not frequently seen in shops, this plant is worth doing some legwork to find. It's a beautiful red-orange - one of the few truly red aquarium plants.
Not frequently seen in shops, this plant is worth doing some legwork to find. It's a beautiful red-orange - one of the few truly red aquarium plants.
Alternanthera reineckii (Magenta Water Hedge)
Another beautiful red plant, that is relatively undemanding to grow.
Another beautiful red plant, that is relatively undemanding to grow.
Hydrocotyle leucocephala (Pennywort)
This easy to grow stem plant will thrive in all aquariums, and because it does not need to be rooted, can be used as a floating plant.
This easy to grow stem plant will thrive in all aquariums, and because it does not need to be rooted, can be used as a floating plant.
Ludwigia repens (Red Leaf Ludwigia)
Popular, colorful, and easy to grow, Ludwigia repens makes a great mid to background addition to your planted tank. Not sure how to care for them? Here's what you need to know to keep your Red Repens thriving.
Popular, colorful, and easy to grow, Ludwigia repens makes a great mid to background addition to your planted tank. Not sure how to care for them? Here's what you need to know to keep your Red Repens thriving.
Eusteralis stellata (Australian Hygro)
Labelled as difficult, Australian Hygro isn't tough to manage if you give it enough light. Here's how to care for this attractive plant properly.
Labelled as difficult, Australian Hygro isn't tough to manage if you give it enough light. Here's how to care for this attractive plant properly.
Myriophyllum elatinoides (Waterfoil)
Often referrred to as the Christmas Tree plant, because of it's lush growth.
Often referrred to as the Christmas Tree plant, because of it's lush growth.
Sagittaria subulata (Narrow Leaf Sag)
An easy to grow rosette plant that will thrive in virtually any aquarium.
An easy to grow rosette plant that will thrive in virtually any aquarium.
Glossostigma elatinoides
A detailed profile of the freshwater aquarium plant, Glossostigma elatinoides.
A detailed profile of the freshwater aquarium plant, Glossostigma elatinoides.
Tropical Aquarium Plants - Species List
Hosted by Tropica, this site provides photos with information about a wide variety of plants. An excellent resource for learning more about aquatic plants.
Hosted by Tropica, this site provides photos with information about a wide variety of plants. An excellent resource for learning more about aquatic plants.