Plants in family alismataceae
Aquarius cordifolius
Aquarius cordifolius is an aquatic plant found in marshes and ponds, known for its large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It can grow submerged or emerged and thrives in tropical to sub-tropical temperatures with a rich substrate and good light.
Helanthium tenellum
Helanthium tenellum is a grass-like aquatic plant that forms a dense carpet in aquariums. It spreads by lateral runners and thrives under medium to high light conditions. This plant is easy to moderate in care and can turn reddish-green under strong lighting. It is native to the eastern United States and parts of Central and South America. Helanthium tenellum is ideal for the foreground of aquariums, providing a lush, green carpet effect. It requires a nutrient-dense substrate and benefits from CO2 supplementation for optimal growth.
Echinodorus 'Red Phoenix'
Echinodorus 'Red Phoenix' is an aquatic plant with oval leaves in shades of green, orange, and red. It grows up to 18 inches tall and thrives in a nutrient-dense substrate, tolerating a wide range of aquarium conditions. Propagation occurs through adventitious shoots.
Helanthium 'Vesuvius'
Helanthium 'Vesuvius' is a freshwater plant from South America with bright green leaves that grow in a curling pattern. It forms a lush rosette and can be propagated by separating plantlets via runners. This plant thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and medium to high light.
Echinodorus 'Red Flame'
Echinodorus 'Red Flame' is an aquatic plant known for its striking red leaves, which develop a deeper hue under strong light and CO2. Suitable for medium to large aquariums, it can be grown both emersed and submerged. This plant is a heavy root feeder and thrives in nutrient-rich soil, making it a vibrant addition to any aquatic setup. It is easy to care for and propagate, making it ideal for beginners.
Aquarius floribundus
Aquarius floribundus, commonly known as the classic sword plant, is a hardy and fast-growing aquatic plant ideal for aquariums. It forms a large, wide leaf rosette with medium green, slightly translucent leaves that catch light beautifully. This plant can grow both submersed and emersed, producing tiny white flowers when grown emersed. It is suitable for a range of water conditions and propagates through side shoots.
Echinodorus 'Aflame'
Echinodorus 'Aflame' is an aquarium plant known for its leaves that range from green to red, with coloration enhanced by the addition of iron. This plant grows slower and stays smaller than other Echinodorus species, making it suitable for larger aquariums. It requires nutrient-dense soil and is a heavy root feeder, thriving under medium to high light conditions with CO2 supplementation. Its striking appearance and moderate care requirements make it a popular choice for aquarists.
Echinodorus 'Horemanii Red'
Echinodorus 'Horemanii Red' is a hybrid sword plant known for its striking red new leaves that turn green as they mature. This aquatic plant grows both emersed and submerged, making it versatile for aquariums. It requires nutrient-rich soil and benefits from root tabs, though CO2 is not necessary. Echinodorus 'Horemanii Red' is a hardy species with a slow to moderate growth rate, ideal for beginners looking to add color to their aquatic setups.
Echinodorus 'Reni'
Echinodorus 'Reni' is a striking aquatic plant known for its bold color and contrast, ideal for larger planted aquariums. Originating from South America, it features reddish-brown hues and requires a nutrient-rich substrate. This hardy species grows to a height of 4-15 inches and thrives under high lighting conditions. It is a heavy root feeder and easy to maintain, making it suitable for beginners. The plant's new leaves transition from reddish-brown to deep ruby red, adding vibrant color to any tank.
Aquarius grisebachii
Aquarius grisebachii, part of the Echinodorus genus, is a popular aquarium plant native to the Amazon River basin. It features long, lanceolate, vibrant green leaves that can grow up to 16 inches long. This plant thrives in moderate to high lighting and nutrient-rich substrates, forming dense clusters under favorable conditions.
Aquarius horizontalis
Aquarius horizontalis is a medium-sized sword plant native to the Amazon region, known for its horizontally arranged leaves that transition from red and brown to green as they mature. This plant thrives in shaded marsh woods and temporarily flooded forests, adapting well to changing water levels. It can grow both emersed and submersed, producing flower stalks when submerged. The leaves feature a unique transparent grid-like pattern and require a nutrient-rich substrate with a good CO2 supply. Although slow-growing, it is not demanding and can propagate through side shoots. It is a rare plant suitable for aquascaping, tolerating most lighting conditions.
Aquarius horizontalis 'Mini'
Aquarius horizontalis 'Mini' is a compact variety of Echinodorus horizontalis, ideal for smaller aquariums or as a foreground plant. It features horizontally growing leaf blades with a heart-shaped base and an acute tip. This plant requires a well-lit environment and slightly acidic water conditions.
Echinodorus 'Marble Queen'
Echinodorus 'Marble Queen' is a rare type of Amazon Sword plant with green leaves marked by white. It is a heavy root feeder, suitable for larger tanks, and can be grown both emersed and submerged. This plant requires nutrient-dense soil and benefits from CO2 injection for optimal growth. It grows to a height of 6-12 inches and is ideal for aquariums, terrariums, or paludariums.
Sagittaria latifolia
Sagittaria latifolia, commonly known as duck potato, is a North American native plant found in swamps and damp lowlands. It features thick-textured, arrowhead-shaped leaves and forms rapidly spreading clumps up to 4 feet tall. The plant produces starchy tubers and white, three-petalled flowers in summer, attracting bees, wasps, butterflies, and beetles. It is a perennial that thrives in wet areas like ponds and swamps, forming dense colonies. The tubers are edible and were traditionally used by Native Americans.
Echinodorus 'Hadi Red Pearl'
Echinodorus 'Hadi Red Pearl' is a rare Amazon Sword plant with green leaves marked with white and red. It is suitable for larger aquariums, can be grown emersed or submerged, and requires nutrient-dense soil.
Helanthium bolivianum
Helanthium bolivianum, also known as the Bolivian chain sword, is a versatile aquatic plant native to South America. It features long, narrow, slightly curled leaves that grow in a chain-like pattern, forming dense mats. This plant thrives in a range of aquarium conditions, preferring nutrient-rich substrate and moderate to high lighting. It can grow submersed or emersed, with the emersed form potentially producing white flowers. Helanthium bolivianum is a fast-growing species that spreads rapidly by producing runners, making it ideal for larger planted aquariums. Its bright green leaves and easy care requirements make it a popular choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. This plant's ability to adapt to various lighting and water conditions, along with its attractive appearance, makes it a valuable addition to any aquatic setup.
Echinodorus 'Fancy Twist'
Echinodorus 'Fancy Twist' is an aquatic plant with leaves that range from bright green to blood red, suitable for larger tanks. It can be grown emersed or submerged and requires nutrient-dense soil, making it an easy and undemanding choice for aquarium enthusiasts.
Aquarius grandiflorus
The Argentine Sword, or Aquarius grandiflorus, is a true aquatic plant native to tropical South America. Known for its heavy root feeding, it thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and is ideal for beginners. This plant provides excellent cover for small fish and is particularly suitable for Discus aquariums. It can grow both submerged and emerged, requiring medium to high lighting conditions.
Echinodorus 'Green Chameleon'
Echinodorus 'Green Chameleon' is a hybrid aquatic plant with green brilliance and slight leaf waviness. Its colors shift from olive green to wine red under good lighting. This plant is suitable for beginners and can be grown emersed.
Sagittaria engelmanniana
Sagittaria engelmanniana is a perennial aquatic plant with narrow, three-lobed leaves and white summer flowers. It grows rapidly through rhizomes and requires dormancy. This plant is well-suited for bog environments and can be propagated from seeds and cuttings.
Aquarius uruguayensis
Aquarius uruguayensis, also known as Uruguay Sword or Amazon Sword, is an aquatic plant native to South America. It features large, vibrant green leaves that create a dense, bushy appearance in aquariums. This plant thrives in nutrient-rich substrate with moderate to high lighting and benefits from CO2 supplementation. It is suitable for midground or background placement in aquariums.
Echinodorus 'Small Bear'
Echinodorus 'Small Bear' is an aquatic plant known for its flashy red foliage that turns red in aquariums. It has a compact rosette shape and grows 1-2 inches tall, requiring medium to high lighting and a nutrient-rich substrate. This plant can be grown emerged and is suitable for beginners, adding vibrant color to aquatic environments.
Echinodorus 'Red Rubin'
Echinodorus 'Red Rubin' is a bold and beautiful aquatic plant ideal for planted aquariums. Known for its rare, eye-catching colors, this compact sword plant grows slowly and requires a nutrient substrate. It thrives in medium to high lighting and can grow emerged, making it suitable for larger aquariums.
Echinodorus 'Pink'
This plant develops a pink to intense reddish color and is a heavy root feeder. It requires a nutrient-rich substrate and grows up to 20 inches tall and 12 inches wide. The long, narrow leaves have prominent pink veins, and the plant thrives under moderate lighting and regular fertilization. It is a hardy species native to South America.
Echinodorus 'Pink Miracle'
This plant is a cross between Echinodorus Horemanii Red and Echinodorus Barthii, featuring narrow, oval, pointy leaves. It is small to medium-sized and compact, with a medium growth rate and beginner difficulty level. The plant requires a nutrient substrate and medium to high lighting.
Aquarius grisebachii 'Tropica'
Aquarius grisebachii 'Tropica', also known as Echinodorus parviflorus 'Tropica', is a small aquatic plant ideal for the foreground or middle ground of aquariums. Originating from South America, it is well-suited for nano aquariums due to its compact size. This plant does not require CO2 supplementation and is considered easy to care for, making it perfect for beginners. It grows slowly and thrives in nutrient-rich substrates with medium to high lighting.
Echinodorus 'Red Chameleon'
Echinodorus 'Red Chameleon' is a small to medium-sized aquatic plant known for its ability to change color depending on its environment. It remains about 12 inches tall and is best suited for aquariums with nutrients, CO2, and lighting. The plant's emerged leaves are green, while submerged leaves develop a red coloration.
Sagittaria subulata
Sagittaria subulata is a perennial aquatic herb native to Colombia, Venezuela, and the coastal states of the US. It grows up to 16 inches tall, with leaves that can be submersed or floating, and produces small white flowers. This plant thrives in shallow brackish water, marshes, and estuaries, making it a popular choice for aquascaping. It is easy to care for, tolerating hard, alkaline water and thriving under moderate to high lighting. Its bright green, grass-like leaves make it an attractive foreground plant in aquariums.
Echinodorus 'Pink Princess'
Echinodorus 'Pink Princess' is an aquatic plant with vibrant pink to reddish leaves and a heavy root system. It requires a nutrient-rich substrate and moderate lighting, growing up to 20 inches tall.
Echinodorus 'Ozelot Red'
Native to South America, this plant has vibrant red and green hues and is easy to care for. It thrives in moderate to high light and requires regular fertilization and CO2 supplementation. It is a slow-growing, beautiful, marble, compact sword plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height.