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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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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 22 reviews.

Customer photo review of Banana Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)

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.

Banana Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)

Customer photo review of Banana Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)

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.

Banana Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)

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.

Banana Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)

The Banana plant arrived sooner than expected, upon planting, I broke off the only teo leavs it had. Im hoping it will continue to grow.

Banana Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)

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

Banana Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)

Plant arrived nice and healthy and it’s doing so well! I’ve had it for 2 weeks and it’s already grown new leaves.

Banana Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)