Plant Types

Explore plant types used in freshwater aquascaping. This hub organizes variants and cultivars across popular genera (e.g., Anubias, Java fern, Vallisneria) so you can compare shapes, final size, growth rate, texture, and colour at a glance. We group options by aquascape role—foreground, midground, and background—and note typical care ranges to help you shortlist plants that fit your lighting and maintenance style. The aim here isn’t step-by-step care; it’s a clear overview of aquarium plant types and how each variant changes the look of your layout. Use this page to discover new varieties, understand naming differences, and jump to focused roundups for detailed photos and tips as our library expands.