LOW LIGHT PLANTS

A collection of aquatic plants that will continue to thrive in low-light conditions. These plants are also often also known as low-tech plants. Some species in this category include Anubias, Sword (Echindorous), Mosses, Java Ferns, Cryptocoryne, Vallisneria and more!  
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Cryptocoryne Parva - Windy City Aquariums

Cryptocoryne Parva

$4.99
Cryptocoryne Parva is an easy low light plant that originates from Sri Lanka. It's one of the smallest cryptocoryne species and is one of the few species that does not...
Rotala Macrandra "Mini" Butterfly

Rotala Macrandra "Mini" Butterfly

$6.50
Rotala Macrandra Mini, also known as Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly, is a beautiful red plant that has smaller, more delicate leaves compared to the regular Rotala Macrandra. This species is...
Giant Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza) - Windy City Aquariums

Giant Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza)

$4.99
Giant duckweed is a native floating plant in Florida. Though very small, it is the largest of the duckweeds. Spirodela polyrhiza is frequently found growing in rivers, ponds, lakes, and sloughs from...
Curly Rosette Water Lettuce

Curly Rosette Water Lettuce

$4.99
Curly Rosette Water Lettuce is a compact variety of water lettuce with beautiful ruffled rosette leaves. It can grow 6" to 8" across. Like many floating plants, it will provide shade and shelter to...
Vallisneria Spiralis Leopard

Vallisneria Spiralis Leopard

$7.99
Vallisneria Spiralis Leopard, or Vallisneria Spiralis Tiger, is a rarer variety of Vallisneria Spirals that features stripes or spots on long straight leaves that can vary from green to red depending on the light...
Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Brown" - Windy City Aquariums

Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Brown"

$4.99
Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Brown" is a common and popular plant, perfect for beginners. It thrives in a wide range of water conditions and will do well even in low-lighting. Information: Care: Easy CO2:...
Red Flame Sword - Windy City Aquariums

Red Flame Sword

$6.99
Echinodorus "Red Flame", or Red Flame Sword plant, is one of the easiest red colored sword plants to grow in the aquarium. It is very similar to the Red Ozelot Sword in terms...
Rotala Fujian

Rotala Fujian

$5.99
Rotala Fujian is a variation of Rotala Rotundifolia that originates from the Fujian province in Southeastern China. Compared to most other Rotala Rotundifolia species, its leaves tend to grow broader. The color...