banana water for peace lily Buy Banana Lily For SalePortion Size You will receive one leave with or without roots. Description Banana Lilies are easy fish tank plants to keep and can handle low light. The "Bananas" are actually roots, storage centres for the plant. This makes this plant ideal for a beginner or kids aquarium! They won't kill it and get to show off the "bananas" in their tank. Nymphoides aquatica is also often known as the banana plant, banana lily, and the big floating heart. The

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You will receive one leave with or without roots.

Description

Banana Lilies are easy fish tank plants to keep and can handle low light.  The "Bananas" are actually roots, storage centres for the plant. This makes this plant ideal for a beginner or kids aquarium!  They won't kill it and get to show off the "bananas" in their tank.

Nymphoides aquatica is also often known as the banana plant, banana lily, and the big floating heart.   The "Nymph" part of its name signifies it's "Lily" type leaf shape. If you like this plant make sure and check out our Red Tiger Lotus as it is equally easy to take care of and has beautiful red leaves.  The two in the same tank would make a nice contrast.

Quick Stats

• Scientific Name: Nymphoides aquatica
• Care Level: Easy
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Lighting Requirement: Will thrive in low to bright light
• Ideal Temperature: 20°-27°C
• pH: 6.0-7.2
• CO2: No
• Nutrient Substrate: Yes

Tips:

Provide moderate to high lighting for optimal growth and leaf coloration.
Plant the Banana Lily in a nutrient-rich substrate or in a floating position to allow its leaves to spread out. Trim the plant regularly to control its growth and prevent it from covering the entire water surface.

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