easy to grow aquarium plants for beginners

[Nutty]

What a beautiful setup you have there.

[Sweetie]

Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping Moss' is supposed to be a breeze to grow, I've heard. So, fingers crossed, I've just added it to my tank.

[brayk]

I'd also recommend adding some Asian water fern, Christmas moss, and subwassertang to your list. These plants are pretty low maintenance and can add some nice texture to your tank. Asian water fern can be tied to driftwood or rocks, and Christmas moss can be attached to pretty much anything. Subwassertang is a great option for a carpeting plant, and it's relatively easy to care for.

[Sire]

Hey TFF, back with more help for the newbies. Plants can really bring a tank to life, but not all of them are created equal - especially when it comes to low-light conditions and minimal maintenance. I've found some great options that thrive in typical tank conditions, using only the nutrients provided by the fish. If you're looking for some color and ease of growth, here are my top picks. I've listed them roughly from easiest to still pretty easy to care for: Anacharis or Pondweed, Anubias, Water Sprite or Indian Water Fern, Hornwort, Pennywort, Dwarf Water Lettuce, Java Fern, and Banana Lily. These plants are perfect for getting started and can easily fill a large tank.

If you're not exactly the most skilled with thread or rocks, you can also use cyanoacrylate superglue to secure the rhizome to a piece of hardscape. Just remember, a little goes a long way – too much glue and you'll be left with unsightly white marks.

I've got water with a gh of 17 and it seems to be a death sentence for hornwort - it just won't thrive for me.