Midground Plants

Midground, or middleground, plants help create depth in the planted aquarium by offering visual separation between the front and back of the aquarium, while retaining a very natural flow. Use these plants strategically to create an environment that is luxuriously lush.

  • Pogostemon Helferi

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    Pogostemon Helferi

    Pogostemon Helferi is known as Downoi (little star) in Thailand, where it grows natively. It has leaves that are between 5 and 10cm (both tall and wide). This plant has a unique look and is very distinctive in the planted aquarium. It is very compact...

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  • Lobelia Cardinalis

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    Lobelia Cardinalis

    The beautiful and versatile Lobelia Cardinalis actually grows wild in North America. In the nursery, it's is grown in a "marshy environment" where  it initially forms dark green leaves which are shades of red and purple underneath. Once immersed in...

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  • Hottonia Palustris (4-Pack)

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    Hottonia Palustris (4-Pack)

    Hottonia Palustris is a beautiful stalk plant that is a great beginner plant, but looks equally stunning in any aquascape, from beginner to advanced levels. The plant grows to have many curved shoots with "fanned", very green leaves that form a close...

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  • Bolbitis Heudelotii

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    Bolbitis Heudelotii

    Bolbitis heudelotii is a beautiful fern plant from West Africa with an incredible transparent green colouration. It is extremely important not to plant or cover the rhizome as it will rot. Rather, secure the rhizome to a rock, root, or piece of wood...

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  • Ludwigia Palustris 'Super Red' (4-Pack)

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    Ludwigia Palustris 'Super Red' (4-Pack)

    Ludwigia Palustris is a stunning cosmopolitan stem plant that turns red easier than it's well known relative, the Ludwigia Repens 'Rubin'. It is also smaller than the 'rubin', making it ideal for those want a smaller, yet full, red plant. The stalks will...

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  • Nymphaea Lotus

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    Nymphaea Lotus

    The Nymphaea Lotus is quite a beautiful plant that will stand out in any aquarium, though it is ideally suited for large aquariums. This is a West African species whose leaves range from reddish brown to green with varying amounts of purple spots. This...

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  • Anubias Nana Large

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    Anubias Nana Large

    Anubias Nana Large is a more mature version of the Anubias Bareteri var. nana. Like it's smaller version, this plant thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. It grows...

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  • Anubias Barteri var. Barteri

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    Anubias Barteri var. Barteri

    Anubias barteri var. bateri is an undemanding aquatic plant from Western Africa. It is larger than the smaller anubias varieties, such as nana, but grows with the same ease and in the same conditions. This plant can reach heights of 25 to 45cm tall and...

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  • Sagittaria Subulata

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    Sagittaria Subulata

    Sagittaria subulata from South America is an ideal, undemanding foreground plant whose short runners form a compact group. Place individual plants 2-4 cm apart. This plant may cause problems because in certain conditions it suddenly grows to a height of...

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  • Microsorum Pteropus 'Trident'

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    Microsorum Pteropus 'Trident'

    Green, narrow-leaved, smaller form of Microsorum, which like other Microsorum is an easy and safe plant. The Microsorum ’Trident’ plant is both suitable for beginners, as well as the experienced scaper, and fits both smaller and larger...

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  • Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Tropica'

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    Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Tropica'

    Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica' is a beautiful variety with dark, hammered leaves that is aptly named after 'Tropica'. When grown in an open space the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom. It is suitable for small aquariums with leaves from 10-20 cm,...

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    Anubias Barteri var. Nana

    Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. It grows slowly, and the leaves survive for several years, giving...

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