Plant Library
Aquatic plants add beauty, cover, and natural function to freshwater aquariums. This growing plant library contains care guides for popular, beginner-friendly, and rare aquarium plants. Use the categories below to explore different plant groups and learn how to grow them successfully.
Hardy, slow-growing rhizome plants prized for their durability and suitability for low-tech aquariums.
Highly collectible rheophytic plants known for compact growth, textured leaves, and a huge range of forms.
- All About Bucephalandra
- Bucephalandra Guide
Versatile rosette plants that range from beginner staples to unusual collector species, ideal for many planted layouts.
Sword plants known for broad leaves, easy care, and their ability to become striking centerpiece plants.
Classic aquarium plants valued for their adaptability, graceful leaf shapes, and ease of attachment to wood or stone.
- All About Aquarium Ferns
- Java Fern
Uncommon and highly sought-after aquarium plants for hobbyists looking to grow something a little different.
- All About Rare Aquarium Plants
- Rare Plant Guide
Fast-growing aquarium plants that provide color, vertical structure, and excellent nutrient uptake in planted tanks.
- All About Stem Plants
- Stem Plant Guide