Submerged-Grown Quality Most plants grown submerged for stronger roots and instant success in your tank.
Healthy-Plant Guarantee If your plants don't arrive in perfect condition, we'll replace or refund them.
Express Shipping Included Orders shipped express for freshness, even with standard shipping.
Nymphoides aquatica (Banana Lily) is a unique and eye-catching aquatic plant, known for its floating leaves that resemble banana-shaped bulbs, giving it its popular name, the Banana Lily. Native to North America, this plant adds a touch of exotic beauty to your aquarium with its lush, rounded leaves and delicate white or yellow flowers that occasionally bloom on the surface.
Perfect for aquariums with slow-moving water or ponds, Nymphoides aquatica is easy to care for and ideal for aquascapers seeking to add surface coverage and natural texture. The plant’s floating leaves provide shade and shelter for aquatic creatures while creating a calming, serene atmosphere in the tank.
Key Features:
Floating plant with distinctive banana-shaped bulbs
Attractive white or yellow flowers occasionally bloom on the surface
Great for providing shade and shelter for fish and invertebrates
Thrives in low to moderate light conditions
Ideal for ponds or aquariums with slow-moving water
Add a touch of elegance and unique texture to your aquascape with Nymphoides aquatica (Banana Lily) — a fascinating plant that enhances both beauty and function in your aquatic setup.
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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.
Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.
Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days
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Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.