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Banana Plant

$4.99 USD
by Nature Aquariums
Type: AQUARIUM PLANTS

Common Name: Banana Plant

Note: this listing had no prior description or photo on file. The profile below reflects the standard Banana Plant (Nymphoides aquatica) care profile — please verify against current product photos.

Banana Plant gets its name from its distinctive banana-shaped bulbous roots, which store energy and help the plant establish quickly. It produces round, lily-pad-like leaves and is a hardy, adaptable plant suited to a wide range of tanks.

Skill Level Easy
CO2 Not Required
Requires Aqua Soil Optional — benefits from nutrient-rich substrate
Type Bulb
Max Height Leaves often reach and float at the surface
Placement Midground / Background, surface-reaching
Light Level Low to Medium (approx. 15-40 PAR)
Origin Southeastern United States
Other Trim floating leaves at the waterline if you prefer a submerged look rather than surface pads.

Care & Planting: Plant the bulbous roots lightly in substrate with the growing point exposed — avoid full burial to prevent rot.