Plant
Amazon Frogbit
Limnobium laevigatum
LightMedium
CO₂Not required
GrowthVery fast
Height50 cm
Temp20–27°C
DifficultyEasy
Amazon Frogbit
Limnobium laevigatum
pH range
5–8
plants
Fast-growing aquarium plants
Plants labeled with fast growth — useful for new setups and nutrient uptake; plan trimming cadence.
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Amazon Sword
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Amazonicus'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyEasyAmazon Sword
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Amazonicus'
pH range6.5–7.5 - Background
American eelgrass
Vallisneria americana
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight80 cmTemp18–30°CDifficultyEasyAmerican eelgrass
Vallisneria americana
pH range6.5–8.5 - Background
Asian Marshweed
Limnophila sessiliflora
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthVery fastHeight40 cmTemp20–26°CDifficultyEasyAsian Marshweed
Limnophila sessiliflora
pH range5–8 - Plant
Asian Watermoss
Salvinia cucullata
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthVery fastHeight2 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyEasyAsian Watermoss
Salvinia cucullata
pH range5–8 - Foreground
Australian hydrocotyle
Hydrocotyle cf. tripartita
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthVery fastHeight5 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyEasyAustralian hydrocotyle
Hydrocotyle cf. tripartita
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Australian Vallisneria
Vallisneria australis
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight100 cmTemp18–28°CDifficultyEasyAustralian Vallisneria
Vallisneria australis
pH range6–8 - Background
Bihar Staurogyne
Staurogyne sp. 'Bihar'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateBihar Staurogyne
Staurogyne sp. 'Bihar'
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Bleherae
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight60 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyEasyBleherae
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'
pH range6.5–7.5 - Background
Boivinianus Aponogeton
Aponogeton boivinianus
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight80 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyEasyBoivinianus Aponogeton
Aponogeton boivinianus
pH range6–8 - Midground
Brazilian Pennywort
Hydrocotyle leucocephala
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight20 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyEasyBrazilian Pennywort
Hydrocotyle leucocephala
pH range6–7.5 - Background
Brazilian waterweed
Egeria densa
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthVery fastHeight100 cmTemp20–24°CDifficultyEasyBrazilian waterweed
Egeria densa
pH range5–9 - Background
Carolina fanwort
Cabomba caroliniana
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp18–26°CDifficultyModerateCarolina fanwort
Cabomba caroliniana
pH range5.5–7.5 - Background
Colorata Rotala
Rotala rotundifolia 'Colorata'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight80 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateColorata Rotala
Rotala rotundifolia 'Colorata'
pH range4.5–8 - Plant
Common duckweed
Lemna minor
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthVery fastHeight0.5 cmTemp—DifficultyEasyCommon duckweed
Lemna minor
pH range5–9 - Plant
Common Frogbit
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight5 cmTemp15–25°CDifficultyEasyCommon Frogbit
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
pH range6–8 - Midground
Creeping primrose-willow
Ludwigia repens
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyEasyCreeping primrose-willow
Ludwigia repens
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Crinkled Aponogeton
Aponogeton crispus
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp25–32°CDifficultyEasyCrinkled Aponogeton
Aponogeton crispus
pH range5–8 - Plant
Crystalwort
Riccia fluitans
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight1 cmTemp20–27°CDifficultyModerateCrystalwort
Riccia fluitans
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Cuba Ludwigia
Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba'
LightHighCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyModerateCuba Ludwigia
Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba'
pH range4.5–7 - Background
Curly waterweed
Lagarosiphon major
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight60 cmTemp18–24°CDifficultyEasyCurly waterweed
Lagarosiphon major
pH range6–8 - Background
Duck-Lettuce
Ottelia alismoides
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyEasyDuck-Lettuce
Ottelia alismoides
pH range6–7.5 - Plant
Duckweed fern
Azolla filiculoides
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight1 cmTemp18–30°CDifficultyEasyDuckweed fern
Azolla filiculoides
pH range5–8 - Background
Dwarf Hygrophila
Hygrophila polysperma
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthVery fastHeight40 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyEasyDwarf Hygrophila
Hygrophila polysperma
pH range5–8 - Background
Dwarf Rotala
Rotala rotundifolia
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyEasyDwarf Rotala
Rotala rotundifolia
pH range4.5–8 - Background
Dwarf Sagittaria
Sagittaria subulata
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight15 cmTemp18–28°CDifficultyEasyDwarf Sagittaria
Sagittaria subulata
pH range5–9 - Midground
Dwarf Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea stellata
LightHighCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateDwarf Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea stellata
pH range6–7.5 - Background
Dwarf Vallisneria
Vallisneria nana
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyEasyDwarf Vallisneria
Vallisneria nana
pH range6.5–8 - Plant
Eared Watermoss
Salvinia auriculata
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyEasyEared Watermoss
Salvinia auriculata
pH range5–8 - Background
Echinosperma Blyxa
Blyxa echinosperma
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateEchinosperma Blyxa
Blyxa echinosperma
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Eelgrass
Vallisneria spiralis
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight60 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyEasyEelgrass
Vallisneria spiralis
pH range6–8 - Midground
Enie Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Enie'
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateEnie Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Enie'
pH range4.5–7 - Plant
feathered mosquitofern
Azolla pinnata
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight2 cmTemp20–30°CDifficultyEasyfeathered mosquitofern
Azolla pinnata
pH range5.5–7.5 - Midground
Featherfoil
Hottonia palustris 'Red'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp18–25°CDifficultyModerateFeatherfoil
Hottonia palustris 'Red'
pH range5–7.5 - Midground
Featherfoil
Hottonia palustris
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp18–25°CDifficultyModerateFeatherfoil
Hottonia palustris
pH range5–7.5 - Midground
Flame Sword
Echinodorus 'Green Flame'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthVery fastHeight40 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyEasyFlame Sword
Echinodorus 'Green Flame'
pH range5–7 - Plant
Floating Moss
Salvinia natans
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight2 cmTemp18–28°CDifficultyEasyFloating Moss
Salvinia natans
pH range6–8 - Background
Gay's Pondweed
Potamogeton gayi
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight60 cmTemp18–26°CDifficultyEasyGay's Pondweed
Potamogeton gayi
pH range6–8 - Background
Gia Lai Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Gia Lai'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight80 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateGia Lai Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Gia Lai'
pH range4.5–7.5 - Background
Giant Red Rotala
Rotala macrandra
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyHardGiant Red Rotala
Rotala macrandra
pH range4.5–7 - Foreground
Glossostigma
Glossostigma elatinoides
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight3 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyHardGlossostigma
Glossostigma elatinoides
pH range4.5–7.5 - Foreground
Goias Rotala
Rotala mexicana 'Goiás'
LightHighCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight10 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateGoias Rotala
Rotala mexicana 'Goiás'
pH range4.5–7 - Plant
Golden Bladderwort
Utricularia aurea
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthVery fastHeight50 cmTemp22–30°CDifficultyEasyGolden Bladderwort
Utricularia aurea
pH range5–8 - Background
Green Macrandra
Rotala macrandra 'Green'
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyHardGreen Macrandra
Rotala macrandra 'Green'
pH range4.5–7 - Background
Green Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Green'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight80 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateGreen Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Green'
pH range4.5–7.5 - Background
Green Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea lotus 'Green'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateGreen Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea lotus 'Green'
pH range5–8 - Midground
Hampshire-purslane
Ludwigia palustris
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyEasyHampshire-purslane
Ludwigia palustris
pH range5–8 - Background
Hornwort
Ceratophyllum demersum
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthVery fastHeight100 cmTemp10–30°CDifficultyEasyHornwort
Ceratophyllum demersum
pH range6–9 - Background
Hydrotriche
Hydrotriche hottoniiflora
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp21–34°CDifficultyModerateHydrotriche
Hydrotriche hottoniiflora
pH range5–7 - Background
Indian marshweed
Limnophila indica
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp25–28°CDifficultyEasyIndian marshweed
Limnophila indica
pH range5–8 - Background
Leopard Vallisneria
Vallisneria sp. 'Leopard'
LightLowCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp18–30°CDifficultyEasyLeopard Vallisneria
Vallisneria sp. 'Leopard'
pH range6.5–8.5 - Plant
Lilywort
Ricciocarpos natans
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight1 cmTemp18–26°CDifficultyEasyLilywort
Ricciocarpos natans
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Limnophila Aromatica
Limnophila aromatica
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–27°CDifficultyModerateLimnophila Aromatica
Limnophila aromatica
pH range6–7.5 - Background
Limnophila Hippuridoides
Limnophila hippuridoides
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–27°CDifficultyModerateLimnophila Hippuridoides
Limnophila hippuridoides
pH range6–7.5 - Midground
Long Beach Primrose-willow
Ludwigia brevipes
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight25 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyModerateLong Beach Primrose-willow
Ludwigia brevipes
pH range4.5–7 - Midground
Ludwigia Ovalis
Ludwigia ovalis
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight20 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyModerateLudwigia Ovalis
Ludwigia ovalis
pH range4.5–7 - Background
Ludwigia Peploides
Ludwigia peploides
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight100 cmTemp5–30°CDifficultyEasyLudwigia Peploides
Ludwigia peploides
pH range6–8.5 - Plant
Mosaic Plant
Ludwigia sedoides
LightHighCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight5 cmTemp20–30°CDifficultyHardMosaic Plant
Ludwigia sedoides
pH range5–8 - Background
Myriophyllum Mattogrossense
Myriophyllum mattogrossense
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight35 cmTemp23–25°CDifficultyModerateMyriophyllum Mattogrossense
Myriophyllum mattogrossense
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Myriophyllum Tuberculatum
Myriophyllum tuberculatum
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight35 cmTemp18–24°CDifficultyHardMyriophyllum Tuberculatum
Myriophyllum tuberculatum
pH range5–7 - Midground
Nanjenshan Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Nanjenshan'
LightMediumCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight20 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateNanjenshan Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Nanjenshan'
pH range4.5–7.5 - Background
Nesaea Crassicaulis
Ammannia crassicaulis
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyHardNesaea Crassicaulis
Ammannia crassicaulis
pH range5–7 - Foreground
Nuttall's mudflower
Micranthemum glomeratum
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight20 cmTemp24–26°CDifficultyEasyNuttall's mudflower
Micranthemum glomeratum
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Osiris Sword
Echinodorus osiris
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp15–26°CDifficultyEasyOsiris Sword
Echinodorus osiris
pH range6–7.5 - Background
Ozelot Sword
Echinodorus 'Ozelot'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyEasyOzelot Sword
Echinodorus 'Ozelot'
pH range5–7 - Background
Pantanal Ludwigia
Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Pantanal'
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyExpertPantanal Ludwigia
Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Pantanal'
pH range4.5–7 - Background
Parrot Feather Watermilfoil
Myriophyllum aquaticum
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp18–26°CDifficultyEasyParrot Feather Watermilfoil
Myriophyllum aquaticum
pH range6–8 - Background
Persicaria Praetermissa
Persicaria praetermissa
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp23–27°CDifficultyModeratePersicaria Praetermissa
Persicaria praetermissa
pH range5–7 - Midground
Piedmont primrose-willow
Ludwigia arcuata
LightMediumCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp24–26°CDifficultyModeratePiedmont primrose-willow
Ludwigia arcuata
pH range4.5–7 - Background
Pogostemon Erectus
Pogostemon deccanensis
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyModeratePogostemon Erectus
Pogostemon deccanensis
pH range5–7 - Foreground
Pygmy Chain Sword
Helanthium tenellum
LightMediumCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight10 cmTemp18–28°CDifficultyModeratePygmy Chain Sword
Helanthium tenellum
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Red Cabomba
Cabomba furcata
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight60 cmTemp24–30°CDifficultyHardRed Cabomba
Cabomba furcata
pH range5–6.8 - Plant
Red Limnobium
Limnobium laevigatum 'Red'
LightHighCO₂Not requiredGrowthVery fastHeight5 cmTemp20–27°CDifficultyEasyRed Limnobium
Limnobium laevigatum 'Red'
pH range5–8 - Plant
Red Root Floaters
Phyllanthus fluitans
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight2 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyModerateRed Root Floaters
Phyllanthus fluitans
pH range5–8 - Plant
Red Root Floaters
Phyllanthus fluitans
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight5 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyModerateRed Root Floaters
Phyllanthus fluitans
pH range5–8 - Foreground
River Buttercup
Ranunculus inundatus
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight10 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateRiver Buttercup
Ranunculus inundatus
pH range5–7 - Plant
Rootless duckweed
Wolffia arrhiza
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight0.5 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyEasyRootless duckweed
Wolffia arrhiza
pH range5–8 - Background
Round Fruit Blyxa
Blyxa aubertii
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight35 cmTemp20–28°CDifficultyModerateRound Fruit Blyxa
Blyxa aubertii
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Rubin Ludwigia
Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp18–28°CDifficultyEasyRubin Ludwigia
Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'
pH range5–7.5 - Midground
Shade mudflower
Micranthemum umbrosum
LightMediumCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight15 cmTemp22–24°CDifficultyModerateShade mudflower
Micranthemum umbrosum
pH range5–7 - Background
Siam Hygrophila
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis'
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyEasySiam Hygrophila
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis'
pH range5.5–7.5 - Plant
Star Duckweed
Lemna trisulca
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight1 cmTemp10–22°CDifficultyEasyStar Duckweed
Lemna trisulca
pH range5–8 - Background
Stargrass
Heteranthera zosterifolia
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp20–25°CDifficultyEasyStargrass
Heteranthera zosterifolia
pH range5–8 - Background
Stellatus Pogostemon
Pogostemon stellatus
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyHardStellatus Pogostemon
Pogostemon stellatus
pH range5–7 - Background
stream bogmoss
Mayaca fluviatilis
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp23–25°CDifficultyModeratestream bogmoss
Mayaca fluviatilis
pH range4.5–7 - Background
Stricta Hygrophila
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta'
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyEasyStricta Hygrophila
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta'
pH range5.5–7.5 - Midground
Super Red Ludwigia
Ludwigia sp. 'Super Red'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp18–28°CDifficultyEasySuper Red Ludwigia
Ludwigia sp. 'Super Red'
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Ulvaceus Aponogeton
Aponogeton ulvaceus
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyModerateUlvaceus Aponogeton
Aponogeton ulvaceus
pH range4.5–7.5 - Background
Variegated Macrandra
Rotala macrandra 'Variegated'
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyHardVariegated Macrandra
Rotala macrandra 'Variegated'
pH range4.5–7 - Midground
Vietnam Limnophila
Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam'
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight10 cmTemp22–27°CDifficultyModerateVietnam Limnophila
Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam'
pH range4.5–7 - Background
Vietnam Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Vietnam'
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight25 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateVietnam Rotala
Rotala sp. 'Vietnam'
pH range4.5–7 - Midground
Water Hedge
Didiplis diandra
LightHighCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp22–26°CDifficultyHardWater Hedge
Didiplis diandra
pH range5–7 - Plant
Water Hyacinth
Eichhornia crassipes
LightHighCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight30 cmTemp25–30°CDifficultyHardWater Hyacinth
Eichhornia crassipes
pH range5–8 - Plant
Water Lettuce
Pistia stratiotes
LightHighCO₂Not requiredGrowthFastHeight10 cmTemp22–30°CDifficultyModerateWater Lettuce
Pistia stratiotes
pH range5–8 - Plant
Water Spangles
Salvinia minima
LightMediumCO₂Not requiredGrowthVery fastHeight3 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyEasyWater Spangles
Salvinia minima
pH range5–8 - Background
Water Wisteria
Hygrophila difformis
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight50 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyEasyWater Wisteria
Hygrophila difformis
pH range6–7.5 - Background
Watersprite
Ceratopteris thalictroides
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthVery fastHeight40 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateWatersprite
Ceratopteris thalictroides
pH range5–8 - Background
Whip Rotala
Rotala wallichii
LightMediumCO₂RequiredGrowthFastHeight20 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyHardWhip Rotala
Rotala wallichii
pH range5–7 - Midground
White Ludwigia
Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'White'
LightHighCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight20 cmTemp24–28°CDifficultyModerateWhite Ludwigia
Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'White'
pH range4.5–7 - Foreground
Whorled Pennywort
Hydrocotyle verticillata
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight20 cmTemp18–25°CDifficultyHardWhorled Pennywort
Hydrocotyle verticillata
pH range5–7.5 - Background
Yatabeanus Pogostemon
Pogostemon yatabeanus
LightMediumCO₂OptionalGrowthFastHeight40 cmTemp22–28°CDifficultyModerateYatabeanus Pogostemon
Pogostemon yatabeanus
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