- Bulb plant
- Easy
- Light: low to medium (sources differ)
- CO₂: not needed
Banana plant
Nymphoides aquatica · Banana lily
Easy bulb plant for medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and midground and floats at the surface. Growth is medium, and it is rated easy to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Bulb plant Foreground, Midground, Floating
- Light
- Low to medium (sources differ)
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Medium
- Height
- 4–6 in (10–15 cm)
- Water
- 68–81 °F (20–27 °C) pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Division
- Botanical name
- Nymphoides aquatica
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to North America
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyAll photos
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Banana plant (Nymphoides aquatica) aquarium specimen with heart-shaped leaves and roots -
Banana plant (Nymphoides aquatica) round floating leaves on water
Questions
Does Banana plant need strong light?
Banana plant grows in medium light.
Does Banana plant need CO₂?
No. Banana plant grows without added CO₂.
Where does Banana plant go in the tank?
Banana plant is used in the foreground, midground, and floating.
