African Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea maculata 

African Water Fern
Bolbitis heudelotii

Amazon River plant readily available. Best if planted in center of the tank.  Excellent plant to have when attempting to raise and breed Angelfish and Discus. 

Origin is Cameroon, Africa.  A creeping type of plant that gets about 4 inches tall.  A nice flowering plant.  Does very well when planting 3 plants 2.5 - 3 inches apart. 

Origin is Sri Lanka needing iron enriched fertilizer to thrive. A great plant by its self or in groups. This plant has a dormant stage. See Laceleaf plant / Madagascar Lace plant

From the southern Atlantic coast of the USA. Does well in in shallow bright light waters. 

A slow growing, low temperature plant. From Malaysia. Grows to 15 inches in height. Leaves are reddish in color when young turning to dark green as they get older. Propagate by dividing the rhizome.

Most common of the sword plants, this plant is very tolerant of water conditions. It does well in hard water. The color can range from a pale green to a vivid green making it a center piece of your show tank.

Origin is West Africa. Adapting to aquarium conditions quickly. Grows to a maximum of 6 inches. A very forgiving plant, making it a great choice for beginners as well as the advanced aquarist.

Origin Sri Lanka, this is a good foreground plant attaining a height of 4 inches. Plant in group of 5-7.

Carpeting type plant adapting to aquarium conditions quickly. A great foreground plant. Grows to a maximum of 4 inches tall. A very forgiving plant, making it a great choice for beginners as well as the advanced aquarist.

Origin Sri Lanka this is a good midground plant attaining a height of 18 inches. Planting in groups of 5-7 seems best for this plant.

A grassy like plant growing to a maximum of two inches tall. A very forgiving plant accepting most water conditions. Does well in groups of 5-7 

A common tall aquarium plant that is very easy and very forgiving in conditions. Does well in groups of 5-7, while also serving as an excellent thicket for fry fish to hide and feed. 

Readily available plant, used for decoration as well as for breeding fish. Very wide range of conditions. Can be planted or floated in cluster for cover for fry fish. 

Origin is India and Sri Lanka this plant similar to Cabomba. Grows to rapidly and large.  Usually does well in groups of 5-7 individuals planted about 2.5 inches apaart.

Giant Cryp
Crypyocoryne blassii

Thailand. Leaves can vary from olive green to a wine red. Growing to 12 inches.

Hornwort
Ceratophyllum sumersum

Readily available aquarium plant. Excellent for breeding fish. A floating plant requiring a lot of light. 

A true water fern that can be planted of left as a floating plant. Ranging in color from yellows to dark greens.

A slow growing, low temperature plant. From Eastern Asia. Grows to 12 inches in height. Propagate by dividing the rhizome.

A hardy fern with a complete lack of regard for water conditions. You don't plant this one, just sit it in the aquarium or on a log it will attach it self.

A thick and creeping type of tangled mass from Southeast Asia. Light to dark green in color depending on the light.  Excellent for cover for many types of fry fsih

Requires hard, but very clean water. A somewhat difficult plant to grow, requiring medium light. Leaves are up to thirteen inches in length. A very good center piece plant. This plant does go into "hiding" as the tuber seems unable to store nutrients. At this time the leaves disintegrate. Just wait it out as the plant will start another growth cycle. This is when most aquarist make the mistake of throwing out the plant, a little patience will go a long way with the Lace Plant.

A slow growing, low temperature plant. From Malaysia. Grows to 15 inches in height. Leaves are reddish in color when young turning to dark green as they get older. Propagate by dividing the rhizome.

A very beautiful addition to any aquarium. This plant is also a tuber, with a deep reddish purple color.

Grows up to 20 inches tall. Has dense rosette, with light green leafy blades. Grows rapidly, reproducing readily in most aquariums. Plant in bunches of four to seven for best effect.

Grows up to 3 inches tall making it an excellent foreground plant. Has light green leafy blades. Grows rapidly, reproducing readily in most aquariums. Plant in bunches of four to seven for best effect.

A wide ranging plant from the North and South Americas. Grows to 3 inches in height. A good foreground plant, also used for breeding.

Origin is Africa ranging in color from a deep red to reddish-purple or a wine color. 

Comes in colors ranging from a deep red to reddish-purple or a wine color. A somewhat difficult plant to grow, requiring strong light. Leaves are up to three inches in length. Plant in bunches of four to seven for best

A great middle or background plant with its greenish to red leaves it make a good contrasting plant. Grows to 15 inches.

A swordplant reaching 18 inches. Will make a very good center piece or plant in groups of three.

A popular and very hardy plant from Southern Europe with a wide temperature range. Very tolerant of light and water conditions making it a good first plant.

Origin is Brazil, growing 20 inches. Leaves are round to kidney shaped having very fine roots. Grows very rapidly. If it gets too tall, just cut the top half and plant the topping.

A South American plant having bright green leaves. Grows to 6 inches. Does best in groups of 5.7

A tuber plant from Northern Madagascar growing up to 18 inches long.