Banana Plant- Nymphoides aquatica- Easy Beginner Plant
(Some leave have some sweet redish color to them too :)
This is one of the Original plants that got me in to the hobby in 1995. MEGA Easy. Super Cute. Can handle colder water and grown ANYWHERE. These are Killer. These are NATIVE to parts of the USA. Don't mess around. These could go in a goldfish bowl (though I don't recommend it) Super Low Light- Super Beginner Friends BANANAS!
Banana Plants.
I remember seeing Banana plants in the random 10 gallon "Planted Tank" at Meijer's as a kid. It's I plant I bought as a child and didn't kill.
YES- Banana Plants are EASY to keep. The "Bananas" are actually roots, storage centers for the plant.....and yes- they look like bananas. This makes this plant ideal for a beginner or KIDS aquarium! They won't kill it and get to show off the "bananas" in their tank.
This plant can handle LOW LIGHT.
On a Scale of 1 to 10. 1 being you could grow it in your toilet and 10 being, "You look at it wrong and it dies" THIS PLANT IS A 1.5
(And the only reason for the .5 is that the top upper Lily leaf might melt back but it will grow back a new one!)
Nymphoides aquatica is It is known variously as the banana plant, banana lily, and the big floatingheart. The "Nymph" part of its name signifies it's "Lily" type leaf.
If you like this plant make sure and check out our Red Tiger Lotus or "Dwarf Lily" as it is equally easy with a NICE RED LEAF. The two in the same tank would make a nice contrast.
Customer Reviews
I didn't get the package yet
Loveeee!!
Pretty little plant. We'll see how it does
I’ve been in the freshwater aquarium hobby for 50 years, and although I’ve seen banana plants throughout the years, I never really paid much attention to them. I was always focused on other aquatic plants. Well, I can honestly say I’ve been missing out!
I recently purchased six banana plants from Dustin’s Fish Tanks and added them to two of my aquariums. I absolutely fell in love with them! They’re such unique, beautiful plants, and they add something special to an aquarium.
The plants arrived healthy, vibrant, and in excellent condition. I was so impressed that the very same day they arrived, I went right back to the website and ordered ten more! That should tell you just how much I love them!
After 50 years in this wonderful hobby, it’s always exciting to discover something that makes you appreciate it even more.
Beautiful plants, excellent quality, and a very happy customer. I highly recommend these banana plants! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I purchased them on a 50% off special and they exceeded all expectations.They arrived with long runners and multiple leaves and very healthy. Haven’t had any since I was a kid and will definitely be buying many more for other tanks soon.
