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Amazon Sword Plant
Amazon Sword is a large, rooted rosette plant valued for its lush green leaves and classic planted-aquarium appearance. It is hardy and adaptable, but its mature size and strong demand for root-zone nutrients should be planned for before planting.
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Anubias Plant
Anubias is a hardy, slow-growing aquarium plant known for thick leaves, broad water-parameter tolerance, and dependable growth in low-tech aquariums. It is normally attached to rock or driftwood with its rhizome exposed.
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Cryptocoryne Plant
Cryptocoryne is a large genus of rooted rosette plants valued for tolerance of low light, varied leaf colors and textures, and dependable long-term growth. This guide is anchored to Cryptocoryne wendtii, one of the most adaptable and commonly sold crypts.
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Java Fern
Java Fern is a hardy, slow-growing aquarium fern valued for its broad tolerance of water conditions and its ability to grow attached to wood or rock. It is one of the most dependable plants for low-tech freshwater aquariums.
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Java Moss
Java Moss is a hardy, adaptable aquarium moss that grows as a loose tangle or attaches to wood, rock, mesh, and decorations. It is popular in low-tech tanks because it tolerates low light, does not require substrate or injected CO2, and provides valuable cover for shrimp and fish fry.
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Vallisneria Plant
Vallisneria is a group of hardy, grass-like aquarium plants known for long ribbon leaves, tolerance of low-tech conditions, and rapid spread by runners. It is one of the most useful background plants for creating height, movement, and dense cover.
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