Freshwater Plants
Search or browse for a freshwater plant, or get in touch with us with your photos and success stories of freshwater plant species. Click any of the species names for a full description and care details.
The African Water Fern, Bolbitis Heudelotii, is a hardy and robust aquatic fern typically found in the bogs and streams of Africa. It is also sometimes called the Congo Fern as it can be found along the Congo River Basin.
The most popular plant in the entire aquarium hobby could very well be the Anubias nana. This is because the plant can be cared for easily and is very hardy. The plant is sometimes called the Dwarf Anubias or the Nana plant.
Java Ferns, Microsorum Pteropus, is an aquatic fern originating in South East Asia. There are a lot of different variations of the Java fern, with a wide range of plant and leaf shapes.
Java Moss comes from areas of Southeast Asia, including; Java, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and the Islands of the East Indian archipelago.
The Brazilian micro sword, Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis, plant has short stems and is commonly used as an aquarium carpet.
Water Wisteria, Hygrophila difformis, is an easy aquatic plant that won’t require much of your attention to keep alive. Both beginners and expert aquarists use the plant.