AdvancedAciotis acuminifolia
Aciotis acuminifolia
18–30°C
High LightAquarium Stem Plants
Browse aquarium stem plants and compare growth rate, placement, light, CO₂ and temperature requirements. Stem plants grow upward from a central stem and are widely used to add height, colour and dense background or midground planting.
251 matching plants
Plants in this collection
Showing 24 plants, prioritising available photos. Open a profile for the complete care data.
Advanced18–30°CHigh Light
IntermediateAlternanthera reineckii 'Mini'
Alternanthera reineckii Briq.
17–25°C
Medium Light
IntermediateAlternanthera reineckii 'Pink Sunset'
Alternanthera reineckii
22–28°CMedium Light
IntermediateAlternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig Mini'
Alternanthera reineckii
22.2–27.8°CMedium Light
IntermediateAlternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'
Alternanthera reineckii Briq.
17–25°CMedium Light
IntermediateAlternanthera reineckii 'Super Magenta'
Alternanthera reineckii
22–28°CMedium Light
IntermediateAlternanthera reineckii "Lilacina"
Alternanthera reineckii Briq.
17–25°CMedium Light
IntermediateAlternanthera reineckii "Rosaefolia"
Alternanthera reineckii Briq.
17–25°CMedium Light
AdvancedAmmannia crassicaulis
Ammannia crassicaulis
22–28°CHigh Light
IntermediateAmmannia gracilis
Ammannia gracilis
22–28°CMedium Light
IntermediateBacopa australis
Bacopa australis
20–26°CMedium Light
BeginnerBacopa caroliniana
Bacopa caroliniana
20–25°CMedium Light
BeginnerBacopa caroliniana 'Variegated'
Bacopa caroliniana
22.2–27.8°CMedium Light
Beginner FriendlyBacopa monnieri
Bacopa monnieri
18–28°CMedium Light
Beginner FriendlyBacopa monnieri 'Compact'
18–28°CMedium Light
AdvancedBacopa monnieri 'Platinum'
Bacopa monnieri
22.2–27.8°CMedium Light
BeginnerBacopa monnieri 'Serrata'
Bacopa monnieri
22.2–27.8°C
Low Light
IntermediateBacopa salzmannii
Bacopa salzmannii
15–30°CMedium Light
IntermediateBacopa salzmannii "Purple"
Bacopa salzmannii (Benth.) Wettst. ex Edwall
20–28°CMedium Light
AdvancedCabomba aquatica
Cabomba aquatica
23–27°CMedium Light
AdvancedCabomba furcata
Cabomba furcata
24–30°CMedium Light
BeginnerCardamine lyrata
Cardamine lyrata
18–23°CMedium Light
AdvancedDidiplis diandra
Didiplis diandra
22–26°CMedium Light
Beginner FriendlyEgeria densa
Elodea densa
20–24°CLow LightChoose stem plants for your maintenance routine
Many stem plants can be trimmed by cutting the upper growth and replanting healthy tops, while the remaining stem may branch and produce new shoots. Species vary from forgiving, fast growers to slower plants with higher light or injected-CO₂ requirements, so compare each profile’s mature size, growth rate and care data before choosing plants for your layout.
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