Arranged by Scientific Names

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5-Star Plants

These plants are great for beginners. They do well in course gravel, standard aquariums lights that are not optimum for other plants, and act as though they generally require little to no care.

Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'

Anubias barteri var. nana
Can be covered in algae very quickly. This plant grows slow and is best attached to driftwood or a rock where it can root. Produces flowers that sit above the water's surface. To propagate, cut the plant in two when it is healthy.

Cryptocoryne wendtii
Very resistant to algae. Grows to approximately 8 inches in height. Spreads through shoots throughout the substrate. Does well in bright light.

Cryptocoryne wendtii var. 'Bronze'
Resistant to most algae and spreads very readily. New sprouts could appear at the other end of the aquarium since the plant's roots spread so far. Can be put under some shade. Reaches almost 10 inches in height at times.

Brazilian Pennywort
Hydrocotyle leucocephala
     -A good floating plant, creates a fantastic effect over the aquarium.

Water Wisteria
Hygrophila difformis
     -The bushy quality of the plant's leaves and its quick growth rate makes it a great plant for the background of most tanks. Might benefit from a weight around the plant's base since the roots are so thin.

Java Fern
Microsorium pteropus

Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon janoicus

4-Star Plants

These plants require different conditions than is standard in most aquariums. Sand-like gravel for their different root types or plant-friendly lighting is required. Other conditions may apply as well. The beginner can tackle these plants, just be warned of needing to accommodate them as much as a fish would require.

Onion Plant
Crinum thaianum

Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green'

Chain Plant
Echinodorus tenellus

Hairgrass
Eleocharis acicularis

Banana Plant
Nymphoides aquatica