Nymphoides Aquatica/ Banana Plant
$7
Common: Banana Lily, Banana Plant
The tenacious little fore- or mid-ground floaters known as banana plants are a charming addition to any aquarium hobbyist's setup. Long stems with light to dark green, spherical or heart-shaped leaves growing from a base of swelling green tubes that resemble a bunch of bananas are what make this plant distinctive. These plants are well-liked for their simple maintenance requirements as well as their distinctly appealing appearance. The tubers of the banana plant stand out more against a black or dark substrate. The plant's tubers can be planted into the substrate or allowed to float, but don't bury them further than 14 inch. They favor still water. They will begin to develop white roots that stretch deep into the substrate if they are allowed to float, which will anchor the plant.
Because their branches will swiftly rise to the top of your tank and their leaves will float like lily pads, banana plants are also known as banana lilies. They can produce little white flowers if left unattended. Although they are attractive, allowing them to grow in this manner will severely impede the light that other plants in your tank receive. You can prevent this by occasionally pruning the leaves or by putting the banana plant into the substrate. Because banana plants don't live very long, you can grow new ones from the clipped leaves as an added advantage.
Banana plants are a fantastic option for community tanks since they are flexible and hardy. They can grow under a variety of lighting situations, although they will develop more quickly under moderate to strong lighting.
The tenacious little fore- or mid-ground floaters known as banana plants are a charming addition to any aquarium hobbyist's setup. Long stems with light to dark green, spherical or heart-shaped leaves growing from a base of swelling green tubes that resemble a bunch of bananas are what make this plant distinctive. These plants are well-liked for their simple maintenance requirements as well as their distinctly appealing appearance. The tubers of the banana plant stand out more against a black or dark substrate. The plant's tubers can be planted into the substrate or allowed to float, but don't bury them further than 14 inch. They favor still water. They will begin to develop white roots that stretch deep into the substrate if they are allowed to float, which will anchor the plant.
Because their branches will swiftly rise to the top of your tank and their leaves will float like lily pads, banana plants are also known as banana lilies. They can produce little white flowers if left unattended. Although they are attractive, allowing them to grow in this manner will severely impede the light that other plants in your tank receive. You can prevent this by occasionally pruning the leaves or by putting the banana plant into the substrate. Because banana plants don't live very long, you can grow new ones from the clipped leaves as an added advantage.
Banana plants are a fantastic option for community tanks since they are flexible and hardy. They can grow under a variety of lighting situations, although they will develop more quickly under moderate to strong lighting.
Family Name: Menyanthaceae
Origin: Southeast United States
Height: 4-6”
pH: 6-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: Moderate
Co2: Not necessary
Propagation: Trimmed leaves floating on surface of water will sprout roots
Growth rate: Medium
