Banana Plant
Nymphoides aquatica — Famous for its banana-shaped storage organs at the base of the leaf stems. Very easy — the bananas store nutrients. Produces floating leaves if allowed to reach the surface. North American native.
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Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Nymphoides aquatica |
|---|---|
| Placement | Midground |
| Light | medium |
| CO₂ | not required |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Growth | medium |
| Max height | 6" |
| Temperature | 72-82°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Tech | low |