Aquarium Plant Enclyclopedia
This Aquarium Plant Encyclopedia is built on applied plant science.
Our evaluations draw from horticultural literature, aquatic plant research, and direct laboratory experience studying plant physiology, carbon limitation, nutrient uptake, and the biological causes of plant failure. That scientific foundation shapes how we assess each species — not just how it looks, but how it performs under real aquarium conditions.
Each entry provides clear, practical guidance on difficulty, growth rate, size, placement, lighting, water parameters, and CO₂ requirements. Whether a plant thrives in low-tech setups or responds dramatically to CO₂ injection and higher light is explained in straightforward terms.
But this is not an academic database. It’s written for aquarists.
The goal is to help you choose plants that match your system, avoid common pitfalls, and build healthier, more stable planted freshwater aquariums. Use the filters to explore by difficulty, growth habit, or CO₂ needs — and select species that fit your goals, not just your aesthetic.
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