Stem plants grow fast and upright, making them the workhorses of aquascaping and superb for nutrient uptake and algae control. Our collection includes Ludwigia, Rotala, Bacopa, Pearlweed, and more, ranging from green to vivid red.

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate (reds and compact growth benefit from more light and CO2)
• Lighting: Moderate to high
• CO2: Beneficial; required for best color and dense growth in some species
• Placement: Midground to background; plant stems in substrate
• Growth: Fast; trim and replant the tops to bush out

Stem plants are the fastest way to fill a tank and soak up excess nutrients, which helps starve algae. They're shrimp-safe, and the dense growth gives shrimp cover and grazing surface. Because they grow quickly, expect regular trimming, clippings replant easily to propagate more.

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