Plants in genus aquarius
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.
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.
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 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.
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 '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.
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.
Aquarius subulatus
Aquarius subulatus, commonly known as Ruffle Sword, is an aquatic plant with long, thick, ruffle-textured leaves in a bright green color. Native to Central and South America, it grows submersed along riverbanks and streams. This plant thrives in moderate to high lighting and does not require CO2 injection. It can grow up to 12-24 inches tall and propagates through side shoots.
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.
Aquarius bracteatus
Aquarius bracteatus is a striking aquatic plant native to Central and Northern South America. It forms a 6-foot tall specimen with bold, glossy green leaves and produces 7-foot tall spikes of white flowers from June to October. The flowers are followed by small plantlets, but no seeds, allowing the patch to spread up to 15 feet wide. This plant is ideal for marginal or full aquatic settings, adding a spectacular presence to water gardens.