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Background aquarium plants are large and in charge. Aquarium plants that grow large, height wise are chosen for background aquarium plants. These plants help to fill in your aquascape and add a feeling of fullness to a planted aquarium. Choose from a large selection of aquatic stem plants and more.
Eleocharis Vivipara TC
Tall AKA Umbrella Hairgrass (Eleocharis vivipara) is a very dense-growing plant that is perfect for covering large sections of the aquarium background. As its name suggests, it can grow to heights of over 20 inches! In addition to its attractive appearance, this plant provides dense foliage for...
Hydrocotyle verticillata TC
Common Name: Whorled Pennywort, Whorled Marsh Pennywort, Shield Pennywort Whorled pennywort is a flowering hydrocotyle native to the bogs and marshes of North and South America as well as the West Indies. It is characterized by its half-dollar like leaves which can grow into compact bushes of gre...
Ludwigia arcuata TC
This miniature Ludwigia species is perfect for even the smallest aquarium and will display striking bright red coloration with proper care! Needle Leaf Ludwigia (Ludwigia arcuata) is a very attractive Ludwigia species whose small size and beautiful red coloration make it a highlight of the plan...
Rotala Nanjenshan TC
Common Name: Rotala Nanjenshan Rotala Nanjenshan is a hybrid cross between Rotala Rotundifolia and Rotala Wallichi. When grown in an aquarium, it provides beautiful green hues with a feathery texture. Rotala Nanjenshan requires high light and CO2 to thrive and prefers softer acidic water along w...
Rotala macrandra Pink TC
This plant has possibly the most potential of any aquatic plant ! Pink Rotala (Rotala macrandra) is an exceptionally beautiful plant that is highly appreciated by aquarists. It is much more demanding than many other Rotala species, but it is extremely rewarding when given excellent to optimal c...
Rotala rotundifolia `hra' TC
Common Name: Rotala H'ra, Rotala Gia Lai Rotala H'ra is a new plant to the hobby that makes a delicate and dramatic back or mid-ground accent. This stem plant has profuse thin, pointed red or orange leaves that typically grow from an ascending rather than upright stem. Hailing from the central re...
Rotala Rotundifolia `green` TC.
Green Rotala is one of the least-demanding Rotala species and is a thriving midground or background plant in the aquarium! Green Rotala (Rotala rotundifolia) is a very prolific, versatile stem plant that is one of the easier "green leaf" plants to keep. The name rotundifolia" is actually someth...
limnophila hippuridoides TC
Limnophila hippuridoides is a beautiful stem plant from the Malayan peninsula, often erroneously called Limnophila aromatica that is a closely related species. However it differs from L. aromatica by considerably more than three leaves per whorl. Its shoots are about 6-10 cm wide. The submerged l...
Hemianthus micranthmoides TC
Pearl Weed is an exceptionally versatile stem plant whose growth can be controlled through lighting, allowing placement in the foreground, midground, or background! Pearl Weed (Hemianthus micranthemoides), also known as Pearl Grass and Baby Tears, is a very popular and versatile stem plant that...
Hydrocotyle tripatita `mini `TC.
Japanese Dwarf Pennywort is an incredible bright green, hardy carpeting plant that is excellent for almost any planted aquarium! Japanese Dwarf Pennywort (Hydrocotyle tripartita var. “Japan”) is a very popular foreground and middle ground plant for the serious freshwater planted aquarium. With ...
Rotala wallichi Vietnam TC
Common Name: Vietnamese Rotala, Rotala Vietnam This species of Rotala grows in the shallow waters and wet ground of its native Vietnam. With moderate light, it will grow into a plant with green, needle-like leaves and a red stem, while intense light will give the leaves a lovely golden color. CO2...
Eleocharis sp. "montevidensis"
Giant Hairgrass is a very low-maintenance plant that will grow exceptionally tall and is an excellent background plant that can cover plumbing, heaters, and other hardaware in the aquarium, terrarium, or paludarium! Giant Hairgrass AKA Sand Spikerush (Eleocharis montevidensis) is a very dense-gro...
Ludwigia palustris "Super Red" TC
Overall, Ludwigia repens Super Red is an easy plant to care for. Propagation is incredibly easy and quick. This plant will grow many small plants from only a few stems when kept in good conditions. Simply take cuttings from the main stem of the plant and replant stems into the substrate at lea...
Ludwwigia ovalis TC
Common Name: Oval Ludwigia Oval Ludwigia is an easy plant to keep, making it a great option for tank geeks who want to add color to their aquascape without the hassle associated with the colorful plants. These plants are ideal for the front zones of the tank. Their vivid color creates a superb f...
Rotala Blood Red TC
Rotala Blood Red is a form of Rotala Rotundifolia that is native to southeastern China. The leaves are long and narrow, similar to those of Rotala H’ra. Rotala Blood Red is a more demanding type of Rotala and should be grown under high light and with injection of CO2. Pictures show the plant's s...
Rotala macrandra "Red" TC
Common Name: Rotala Macrandra Easily one of the reddest plants we keep in stock! The Rotala Macrandra - Red, commonly known as the Giant Red Rotala, is a beautiful red plant from Asia. The species has among the most intense coloration in the aquarium and is stunning when kept in top condition....
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