Banana Plant (Nymphoides aquatica) illustration

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

MidgroundPlacement
mediumLight
not requiredCO₂
easyDifficulty
mediumGrowth
6"Max height
72-82°FTemperature
6.0-7.5pH
lowTech

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