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Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants

Take the guesswork out of choosing easy aquarium plants.

Take the guesswork out of choosing easy aquarium plants.

Regular price
£29.99
Regular price
£35.99
Sale price
£29.99
    Description

    This box brings together five of our best-selling aquarium plants in one simple package. Every plant in it has earned its place through genuine customer demand — these are the five plants UK fishkeepers buy from us again and again.

    What's in the box

    • Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) — the classic hardy midground plant. Attaches to wood or rock, thrives in low light, shrimp-safe.
    • Anubias nana — compact, slow-growing and famously tough. Ideal on hardscape or in the foreground.
    • Hygrophila polysperma — one of the easiest stem plants in the hobby. Fast-growing background greenery.
    • Salvinia natans (Water Spangles) — an easy floating plant that shades the tank and helps keep algae in check.
    • Alternanthera reineckii Pink — the colour piece. Vivid pink-purple leaves that stand out against the greens. Colours up best with decent lighting.

    Care

    Four of the five are happy in a standard low-tech aquarium without CO2. The Alternanthera appreciates brighter lighting to show its best colour, but is rated easy-growing. Care information is included with your order.

    What you receive

    Four potted plants (5cm nursery pots) plus one portion of Salvinia natans. If a plant is temporarily unavailable, we'll substitute another easy-growing best seller of similar suitability.

    Delivery

    Picked fresh from our Devon facility. Order before 4pm Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch. Live plants are shipped in recyclable packaging.

    Our Delivery Promise To You

    We pack every order carefully at our UK facility and dispatch quickly, so your plants and aquarium products reach you in the best possible condition.

    Order before 4pm Monday to Friday and we’ll dispatch the same day where possible. Most orders arrive within 1-2 working days.

    If something goes wrong in transit, get in touch and we’ll help put it right.

    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants
    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants
    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants
    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants

    Customers praised these live aquarium plants for arriving "healthy and strong" with careful packaging and quick delivery. Shoppers noted "great value for the money" and plants are "growing beautifully." One customer mentioned the floating plant variety may block filters, suggesting consideration for tank setup.

    • Plants are all strong and healthy. Great value for the money.
    • Planted and are growing beautifully.
    • Next day delivery carefully packaged and very good quality plants
    • 5 stars: 136 (86%)
    • 4 stars: 13 (8%)
    • 3 stars: 7 (4%)
    • 2 stars: 2 (1%)
    • 1 star: 1 (1%)
    Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
    A
    Andy E. (Cardiff, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Next day delivery carefully packaged and very

    Next day delivery carefully packaged and very good quality plants

    W
    Wendy A. (Fulham, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    They were really lovely but were too tasty as my

    They were really lovely but were too tasty as my fantail goldfish ate them all in one day. I got them as they were algae eaters and i like floating plants. I’ll have to find something similar that he wont eat.

    E
    Etsy c.

    Expected more than a tiny wee tub for nearly 10quid including 5 quid postage. Alot of money could have been saved on post by maybe using a jiffy bag instead of a box big enough to put about 40 wee tubs in instead of just the one. The plants are good quality but feel ripped off for paying 10 quid including unnecessary postage costs.

    A
    Andrew L. (Muir of Ord, GB)
    Epic plant

    (Anunias Nana - plant pictured, attached to the fake wood in the middle)

    This is one of my favourite plants for the aquarium keeping hobby.

    I've bought this plant from Aqua Essentials (AE) on 2 occasions. On both occasions I've received an exceptionally healthy plant. The roots have been thick, healthy and bound throughout the container pot they grew up in.

    This plant is great because at the age you purchase it and as it gets older, it casts some great shadows into your tank. It adds loads of layers and texture.

    My red crystal shrimp love the nana and use it as a breeding ground. The bottom of the plant, by the roots, is very bushy. I can't quite see into it but I can tell it goes deep with leaves overlapping one another. This is a safe place for shrimp and I've had multiple adults at this point give birth within the plants dense leaf structure.

    The top of the plant casts some greater shadows. As the leaves grow up, the stalk that holds them grows tall until it overlooks the rest of your tank. These broad leaves are a nice bed for shrimp or other fish that may lay on their belly to rest.

    If you purchase one, please keep in mind you must glue this plant to an object such as a rock, wood or tank furniture. The roots of this plant collect nutrients from the water column instead of the substrate which is why it must be glued down. You must glue it to an object by its rhizome, if you don't glue it and decide to bury the plant, ensure you do not bury the rhizome or the plant will begin to rot and die. Bring scissors to your attempt at removing this plant from its pot, it may come a little entangled, but its so extremely worth any effort!

    G
    Gillian S. (Rossendale, GB)
    Delightful plant!

    I always love this plant, and it's good to know it also eats algae, if I read it right! It is a charming addition to the tank, in good condition and hopefully will last a while. I love to see how they move across the surface as the fishes swim about.

    M
    Mr C. (North Walsham, GB)
    Nice plants.. snails

    Nice plants.. full of snails

    A
    Anonymous (Oslo, NO)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Superb.

    Came in great condition, they kinda did nothing for a while but then BANG! they just exploded in growth and it was glorious, my betta buddy loves em, so do the shrimp.
    One thing however, Snails were briefly introduced; only one or two however - and I was expecting this beforehand and would suggest others to do some checks or dipping the plants beforehand to get rid of any snails. This doesn't influence my opinion on the seller however, still wonderful.

    L
    Leon

    excellent

    D
    David F. (Thornton Heath, GB)
    perfect

    perfect

    A
    Alastair S.
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Great plants healthy and strong great additions to tank

    Excellent condition arrived quickly after ordering well packaged plants are all strong and healthy . Great value for the money .

    a
    alan s. (Kings Lynn, GB)
    Plants were nice.

    Plants were nice not really my type the floating plant but put in a tank with endlers. Reason not into floating plant as blocks the filters.

    Y
    Yosef

    Anazing !!! Fresh!!!

    R
    Robert T. (Paisley, GB)
    Plants arrived on time and in wonderful condition

    Plants arrived on time and in wonderful condition. Planted and are growing beautifully.
    Would definitely recommend

    A
    Anonymous
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Purchased as a test plant for a 40 gallon

    Purchased as a test plant for a 40 gallon aquarium with some algae issues. No good if the water has a high movement. have them floating in a large ring. See how we grow with this set up, hope to use in a 15 gallon betta tank eventually.

    A
    Amelia H. (Wolverhampton, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Perfect

    Fast delivery perfect just as described

    A
    Alastair

    Heard a lot about this so giving it a go

    C
    Charlie

    Plants were in really good shape and green fully of life. All growing well

    B
    Brigit

    Would have liked more but fairly generous portion. Some of it was slightly browning but better than most tropica pots by far

    E
    Etsy c.

    Look great in my water feature

    E
    Etsy c.

    Arrived super quick and plants were very healthy. Will definitely use again

    E
    Etsy c.

    Salvinia natans Floating Aquarium Plant (Water spangles)

    E
    Etsy c.

    Very happy with this item

    C
    Chris

    Well packaged and very satisfied

    M
    M.t.c.C.

    Good quality plants extremely well packaged.

    J
    Jo C. (Brough, GB)
    Plants

    Really impressed with the last lots of plants I got

    K
    Kushal V. (Hounslow, GB)
    Plants arrived in poor condition.

    Plants arrived in poor condition with brown leaves which later turned black. They didn't survive long even with barely any water flow and being in direct light. I've brought many plants from aqua essentials, and this is the 1st one that arrived like this. Think this could be due to the 2 day postage and not enough light but i'm not sure. The other floating plants brought along with this arrived in excellent condition.

    H
    Helen

    Great product and quick delivery

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    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants

    Take the guesswork out of choosing easy aquarium plants.

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    £29.99
    Regular price
    £35.99
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    £29.99
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    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants
    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants
    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants
    Best Sellers Plant Box - 5 Easy Live Aquarium Plants

    Complete your setup

    Useful additions for this product

    Useful additions for this product

    Neutro T Aquarium Plant Fertiliser Recommended size
    £10.99
    Liquid carbon Neutro CO₂ - Liquid Carbon for planted aquariums

    Helps boost plant growth
    and colouration.

    Recommended size
    £10.99
    Aquarium Plant Lead Weights Recommended size
    £2.99
    Useful additions for this product Carefully packed with your plants Specialist aquarium plant care
    Bundle offers

    Description

    This box brings together five of our best-selling aquarium plants in one simple package. Every plant in it has earned its place through genuine customer demand — these are the five plants UK fishkeepers buy from us again and again.

    What's in the box

    • Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) — the classic hardy midground plant. Attaches to wood or rock, thrives in low light, shrimp-safe.
    • Anubias nana — compact, slow-growing and famously tough. Ideal on hardscape or in the foreground.
    • Hygrophila polysperma — one of the easiest stem plants in the hobby. Fast-growing background greenery.
    • Salvinia natans (Water Spangles) — an easy floating plant that shades the tank and helps keep algae in check.
    • Alternanthera reineckii Pink — the colour piece. Vivid pink-purple leaves that stand out against the greens. Colours up best with decent lighting.

    Care

    Four of the five are happy in a standard low-tech aquarium without CO2. The Alternanthera appreciates brighter lighting to show its best colour, but is rated easy-growing. Care information is included with your order.

    What you receive

    Four potted plants (5cm nursery pots) plus one portion of Salvinia natans. If a plant is temporarily unavailable, we'll substitute another easy-growing best seller of similar suitability.

    Delivery

    Picked fresh from our Devon facility. Order before 4pm Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch. Live plants are shipped in recyclable packaging.

    Common Questions

    What plants are included in the Best-Selling Aquarium Plants Box?

    The box includes Microsorum pteropus, Anubias nana, Hygrophila polysperma, Salvinia natans and Alternanthera reineckii Pink. If one plant is temporarily unavailable, we may substitute it with another easy-growing best seller of similar suitability.

    Is this aquarium plant box suitable for beginners?

    Yes, this box is designed to be beginner-friendly. Most of the plants are hardy, easy to grow and suitable for standard low-tech aquariums without CO2 injection.

    Do these aquarium plants need CO2?

    CO2 is not required for this plant box. Four of the five plants grow well in low-tech aquariums. Alternanthera reineckii Pink will show its best colour under brighter lighting, but it is still classed as an easy-growing plant.

    How are the plants supplied?

    You will receive four potted aquarium plants in 5cm nursery pots plus one portion of Salvinia natans, which is supplied as a floating plant.

    Are these plants shrimp safe?

    Yes, the plants in this box are suitable for shrimp aquariums when prepared and planted correctly. Always rinse plants before adding them to your aquarium.

    Customers praised these live aquarium plants for arriving "healthy and strong" with careful packaging and quick delivery. Shoppers noted "great value for the money" and plants are "growing beautifully." One customer mentioned the floating plant variety may block filters, suggesting consideration for tank setup.

    • Plants are all strong and healthy. Great value for the money.
    • Planted and are growing beautifully.
    • Next day delivery carefully packaged and very good quality plants
    • 5 stars: 136 (86%)
    • 4 stars: 13 (8%)
    • 3 stars: 7 (4%)
    • 2 stars: 2 (1%)
    • 1 star: 1 (1%)
    Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
    A
    Andy E. (Cardiff, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Next day delivery carefully packaged and very

    Next day delivery carefully packaged and very good quality plants

    W
    Wendy A. (Fulham, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    They were really lovely but were too tasty as my

    They were really lovely but were too tasty as my fantail goldfish ate them all in one day. I got them as they were algae eaters and i like floating plants. I’ll have to find something similar that he wont eat.

    E
    Etsy c.

    Expected more than a tiny wee tub for nearly 10quid including 5 quid postage. Alot of money could have been saved on post by maybe using a jiffy bag instead of a box big enough to put about 40 wee tubs in instead of just the one. The plants are good quality but feel ripped off for paying 10 quid including unnecessary postage costs.

    A
    Andrew L. (Muir of Ord, GB)
    Epic plant

    (Anunias Nana - plant pictured, attached to the fake wood in the middle)

    This is one of my favourite plants for the aquarium keeping hobby.

    I've bought this plant from Aqua Essentials (AE) on 2 occasions. On both occasions I've received an exceptionally healthy plant. The roots have been thick, healthy and bound throughout the container pot they grew up in.

    This plant is great because at the age you purchase it and as it gets older, it casts some great shadows into your tank. It adds loads of layers and texture.

    My red crystal shrimp love the nana and use it as a breeding ground. The bottom of the plant, by the roots, is very bushy. I can't quite see into it but I can tell it goes deep with leaves overlapping one another. This is a safe place for shrimp and I've had multiple adults at this point give birth within the plants dense leaf structure.

    The top of the plant casts some greater shadows. As the leaves grow up, the stalk that holds them grows tall until it overlooks the rest of your tank. These broad leaves are a nice bed for shrimp or other fish that may lay on their belly to rest.

    If you purchase one, please keep in mind you must glue this plant to an object such as a rock, wood or tank furniture. The roots of this plant collect nutrients from the water column instead of the substrate which is why it must be glued down. You must glue it to an object by its rhizome, if you don't glue it and decide to bury the plant, ensure you do not bury the rhizome or the plant will begin to rot and die. Bring scissors to your attempt at removing this plant from its pot, it may come a little entangled, but its so extremely worth any effort!

    G
    Gillian S. (Rossendale, GB)
    Delightful plant!

    I always love this plant, and it's good to know it also eats algae, if I read it right! It is a charming addition to the tank, in good condition and hopefully will last a while. I love to see how they move across the surface as the fishes swim about.

    M
    Mr C. (North Walsham, GB)
    Nice plants.. snails

    Nice plants.. full of snails

    A
    Anonymous (Oslo, NO)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Superb.

    Came in great condition, they kinda did nothing for a while but then BANG! they just exploded in growth and it was glorious, my betta buddy loves em, so do the shrimp.
    One thing however, Snails were briefly introduced; only one or two however - and I was expecting this beforehand and would suggest others to do some checks or dipping the plants beforehand to get rid of any snails. This doesn't influence my opinion on the seller however, still wonderful.

    L
    Leon

    excellent

    D
    David F. (Thornton Heath, GB)
    perfect

    perfect

    A
    Alastair S.
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Great plants healthy and strong great additions to tank

    Excellent condition arrived quickly after ordering well packaged plants are all strong and healthy . Great value for the money .

    a
    alan s. (Kings Lynn, GB)
    Plants were nice.

    Plants were nice not really my type the floating plant but put in a tank with endlers. Reason not into floating plant as blocks the filters.

    Y
    Yosef

    Anazing !!! Fresh!!!

    R
    Robert T. (Paisley, GB)
    Plants arrived on time and in wonderful condition

    Plants arrived on time and in wonderful condition. Planted and are growing beautifully.
    Would definitely recommend

    A
    Anonymous
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Purchased as a test plant for a 40 gallon

    Purchased as a test plant for a 40 gallon aquarium with some algae issues. No good if the water has a high movement. have them floating in a large ring. See how we grow with this set up, hope to use in a 15 gallon betta tank eventually.

    A
    Amelia H. (Wolverhampton, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Perfect

    Fast delivery perfect just as described

    A
    Alastair

    Heard a lot about this so giving it a go

    C
    Charlie

    Plants were in really good shape and green fully of life. All growing well

    B
    Brigit

    Would have liked more but fairly generous portion. Some of it was slightly browning but better than most tropica pots by far

    E
    Etsy c.

    Look great in my water feature

    E
    Etsy c.

    Arrived super quick and plants were very healthy. Will definitely use again

    E
    Etsy c.

    Salvinia natans Floating Aquarium Plant (Water spangles)

    E
    Etsy c.

    Very happy with this item

    C
    Chris

    Well packaged and very satisfied

    M
    M.t.c.C.

    Good quality plants extremely well packaged.

    J
    Jo C. (Brough, GB)
    Plants

    Really impressed with the last lots of plants I got

    K
    Kushal V. (Hounslow, GB)
    Plants arrived in poor condition.

    Plants arrived in poor condition with brown leaves which later turned black. They didn't survive long even with barely any water flow and being in direct light. I've brought many plants from aqua essentials, and this is the 1st one that arrived like this. Think this could be due to the 2 day postage and not enough light but i'm not sure. The other floating plants brought along with this arrived in excellent condition.

    H
    Helen

    Great product and quick delivery