Banana Plant- Nymphoides aquatica- Easy Beginner Plant
(Some leave have some sweet redish color to them too :)
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
So all of the plants (minus the houseplants sticking out of the top of my 20 gallon) are from Dustin’s fishtanks. First order was May 29th. Second order June 11th. Both came looking great. Some have faired better than others. I’m hoping it’s just some initial melting. I am using root tabs and Thrive liquid fertilizer. The floaters have been just amazing! My toddler loves the banana plants. I’ve ordered 1 for each tank lol
These little guys came quick, healthy and started growing new shoots within the first two days. Dustin has the best aquatic plants on the market! Thank you!
I’ve order about 6 or 7 times from Dustin’s and have never been disappointed. Shipping is always fast and the plants are always beautiful!
Delivery was quick and the plants were in great shape. I just got them so time will tell how they do but I would order from this company again.
Ordered one banana plant, got 2 plus a dwarf tiger lotus. All look great, all green/red, and well packaged. Came far quicker than expected. Would definitely buy from them again.