Nymphoides Hydrophylla 'Taiwan' - Lily Plant

Nymphoides Hydrophylla Taiwan - Glass Aqua

$9.99 USD

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Nymphoides hydrophylla ‘Taiwan’ is a fast-growing aquatic plant known for its bright, translucent green leaves and distinct lily-like appearance. Originating from regions in Asia and Africa, this species develops a dense rosette with stems and leaves sprouting upward, creating fullness and gentle, flowing motion in planted aquariums.

As it matures, it can quickly fill out space with its wide, rounded leaves, producing a lush, layered appearance. It easily becomes a focal point in an aquascape, contrasting well against fine-textured plants while adding movement and some natural enrichment for aquatic life.

Once established, regular maintenance is recommended. Thinning older and surface leaves will help prevent excessive shading and encourage healthy development below. Propagation is simple, as new plantlets naturally form from mature leaves—gently separate and replant or share with fellow aquascapers.

Pairs Well With
- Fine-leaf stem plants to create varying textures and contrast
- Aquatic mosses and epiphytes to soften surrounding areas
- Branching driftwood to support natural, flowing appearance
- Wabi Kusa inspired aquascapes with a large, single focal specimen

Plant Care & Information

Common Name(s)	Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan'
Plant Type	Rosette
Care Level	Intermediate
Lighting	Low to Medium
CO2	Recommended
Growth Rate	Fast
Suggested Placement	Midground
Height / Size	4-12"+
Propagation	Divide & Replant

Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.

From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.

We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.

Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.

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Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in sterile, laboratory conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and snails. These young plants are cultivated in nutrient-rich gel and are grown in emersed form before being introduced into the aquarium.

Tissue culture plants are best for aquascapers looking for clean, controlled plant material, especially for shrimp tanks or sensitive setups. Before planting, the gel media should be gently removed, and the plant can be divided into smaller portions for planting.

With proper care, tissue culture plants transition quickly and establish into healthy submerged growth.

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Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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"I'm just bummed. My plants came in the thinnest little insulated box with no packing to keep them from being beat up. Then the Fedex tied it to the neighbors gate in the full sun. The tops of the plants looked like be cooked spinach. The tiny little roots seemed okay so I got them in my tank right away. I doubt they will make it. These plants are not all that easy to find so I'm really sad they were in such bad condition."

— Adeliah (3/5)

Nice plant!

"This plant is beautiful! It didn’t take too long to acclimate."

— Stacie a. (5/5)

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