This funny little plant is the first introduction many people have to aquatic plants. As “beginner” plants they are often put in a bowl with a goldfish or a Betta, and left to do their thing. This isn’t a good home for a goldfish, Betta OR a plant! They can survive for a while in a setting like this, because their banana-like tubers are storage organs for nutrition. Given good light and better nutrition, either through the substrate or feeding through the water column, the plants will remain attractive for a longer period of time. Unlike other Nymphoides species, they will keep their (juvenile) underwater leaves for a fairly long time. Only in shallow aquariums can they grow their adult floating leaves. And to produce flowers they need very bright light. Even under good conditions, however, the cute “bananas” are likely to rot or break off after a fairly short period of time.
Common Name: Banana plant
Family Name: Menyanthaceae
Native To: South East USA
Lighting: Moderate to high
Requirements: Easy in short term use,, harder to keep long term
Growth Form: Tuber
Growth Rate: Moderate
True Aquatic: Yes
Placement in Tank: Foreground interest
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Arrived sooner than expected, upon planting in the tank, I broke off the two remaining leaves, I'm hoping it will recover.
The Blue Mystery Snail appears to like it.
Plants arrived in great shape. All four plants were healthy, colored up, and packed perfectly. The care put into shipping the plants along with other items was fantastic. The oversized box gave the plants plenty of space avoiding any chance of being crushed during shipping.
Fast shipping. Plants look a little rough each one only had one shriveled leaf. Tossed into a tank in hopes they might come back to life. Not really impressed.
I had never heard of the banana plant before, but I think it's really neat! I have it partially buried, so the bananas still show and it looks very cool in my aquarium! <3