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Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum

Fast-growing floating plant — shades algae and shelters fry

Fast-growing floating plant — shades algae and shelters fry

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£7.99
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Description

Amazon frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is a fast-growing floating plant from South America. The round, buoyant leaves sit on the surface while long feathery roots trail down into the water below — providing excellent cover for fry, shrimp, and small fish looking for shelter.

It grows quickly in good light and readily absorbs excess nutrients from the water column, naturally helping to control algae. The leaf size varies from 2–8cm depending on conditions and time of year. In a well-lit tank it will multiply rapidly via runners, so occasional thinning is needed if you have light-demanding plants lower in the aquarium.

Keep surface flow gentle — Amazon frogbit doesn't tolerate water splashing onto the leaves. This listing is for a portion of plants supplied in a small pot.

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Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum

Customers praised the floating plant's healthy arrival and attractive "jungle-like" appearance with long hanging roots. Many noted excellent packaging and fast delivery. However, some concerns emerged: portion sizes were smaller than expected, value for money questioned, occasional snail contamination, and detached roots. A few reported yellowing or dying leaves. The plant thrives in low-flow tanks but struggles with high water movement.

  • Arrived super fast, very healthy and growing so long with that messy jungle like appearance!
  • Arrived well packed in great condition, good root systems and the fish love it.
  • Love the long roots that hang down giving an 'Amazon Jungle' look at the top of the tank.
  • 5 stars: 14 (50%)
  • 4 stars: 10 (36%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (7%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 1 star: 1 (4%)
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Natalya s. (Wandsworth, GB)
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!

I’ve bought loads of plants for my aquariums and this is the perfect addition to any tank !
Arrived super fast , very healthy and a they are growing so long (which I love as it gives that messy jungle like appearance )
Couldn’t be happier !!!!

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Jeevan

love the brand and the people however although the plants arrived alive ao did a bunch of snails i just planted them and about 8 snails showed up today (2 days later)

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Anonymous (Birmingham, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Plants arrived in excellent condition

Plants turned up better than expected already grown to a good size and snail free.

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Jane W. (Tiverton, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Very healthy plant, as always

Very healthy plant . My Gourami is making a bubble nest beneath it . Pleased . Thankyou

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Anonymous
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Its to early to comment on this plant , received

Its to early to comment on this plant , received less than a week ago, has not melted or grown to much so hopeful. Plant was received in good time and healthy.

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Anonymous (Chesterfield, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Stingy

Decent quality but a very small amount provided

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. Could you send us a picture of the portion when you received them please?

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Richard S. (Lewisham, GB)
Terrible value for money

£25 for 4 very small bags of floating leaves that cover a 5 inch square. 1 week on half are brown/dead leaves even though I’ve used fertiliser to kick start them. Very disappointed.

Hi Richard, I’m sorry to hear you’re disappointed. We’re here to help—please contact us so we can assist you further with your frogbit. Thanks for your feedback.

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Margaret L. (Preston, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Received in good condition as always

Received in good condition as always.Frogbit was much smaller than I expected and reallt tiny roots but still a healthy plant.

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Kayley M. (Belfast, GB)
Healthy good condition plants

The Amazon frogbit arrived well packed and in great condition, it has good root systems and the fish love it.

M
Mark W. (Witham, GB)
Me

Plants were great

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Nigel D.
Review

Gave it 2 star because the plants were alive but that's about it. The roots were packed in with the leaves but none of these were attached to the leaves/plant. Sent them an email but they just said the roots will grow back. Have bought from these in the past but won't bother again. Went to another shop and bought tropica plants which were a £1 cheaper and far better and healthy.

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STEPHEN B.
Review

All my plants very promptly and in excellent condition.
The frogbit looks great in the tank , I love the long roots that hang down giving an "Amazon Jungle" look at the top of the tank,

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Chris B.
Review

Healthy looking plants delivered in great condition. My fish seem to eat them though, so they haven't lasted long.

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Chandta K.
Review

Healthy and good plant

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Daniel J.
Review

It's really nice and taken really well in my tank also the fish haven't eaten it which is a 1st , I love the way the roots hang in the water, be advised when it 1st goes in it doesn't look much but give it a couple of weeks it looks great

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STEPHEN P.
Review

On receiving my plants some were a little yellow but now they have settled down they look well and I am very pleased with them.

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Gordon H.
Review

Good plants arrived healthy amazing packaging for my order already after a couple of weeks seeing new growth and are starting to spread

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JULIE W.
Review

Really love this little plant, and so do my shrimps they love hanging upside-down on them. I would recommend these plants for any aquarium

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Joyce B.
Review

Nice sized portion and very healthy.

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Andrew P.
Review

small portion but huge leaves and has quickly started propogating.

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Felicia H.
Review

this plants gives a beautiful feature to my tank and they look like little water lilies as they float on the surface

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Russell C.
Review

Great portion of frogbit. All healthy too!

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Andy W.
Review

1st time I've used AE for plants. Limnobium arrived next day using standard delivery. Brilliant. The plant itself was fresh and very healthy looking, although a little smaller than expected. It will grow out though. very impressed indeed.

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Sharon M.
Review

fast delivery, nice healthy plant

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JONATHAN B.
Review

Lovely healthy plants well packaged and fast delivery. After only a couple of hours the roots had fanned out and my fish were seemingly enjoying swimming in amongst the new floating cover.

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Tomasz N.
Review

big portion

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Lesley G.
Review

I really like this plant but it didn't do well in the tanks with a high water flow.

My gouramies liked it but the surface water in their tank has too much movement.

I moved it to a tank with a trickle filter and it is much happier.

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Louis

Are all your plants free from snails and eggs?

Aqua Essentials

For guarantee snail and pest free we always recommend the Tissue Culture 1-2-Grow plants.

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Sally B.

We need cover in 155ltr cubed tank with lid. Would this be a suitable option. We are new to real plants and have ordered from you before. Looking forward to hearing your response.
Many thanks
Sally

Aqua Essentials

No, we wouldn't recommend this plant with a tank with a closed lid as they will perish.

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Anita

Hi,are these plants OK for an outside pond?

Aqua Essentials

Yes, these are ok for a outside pond.

Common Questions

Does Amazon Frogbit need CO2?

No — it grows fast without CO2, absorbing it directly from the air above the waterline. CO2 supplementation would largely be wasted on a surface plant.

Will it block light to plants below?

Yes, once established it spreads quickly and can shade plants beneath it. Thin it out regularly if you have light-demanding plants lower in the tank.

Is Amazon Frogbit safe for shrimp and fry?

It's one of the best plants for shrimp and fry setups. The long trailing roots provide excellent shelter and shrimp graze on the biofilm that develops along the root strands.

Why are my frogbit leaves rotting?

Usually caused by water splashing onto the leaves or poor air circulation above the surface. Keep flow gentle and ensure good ventilation between the water and the lid.

Does it need feeding?

Not specifically — it absorbs nutrients from the water itself, helping reduce nitrates. In nutrient-poor tanks a diluted liquid fertiliser added to the water will improve growth and leaf colour.

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Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum

Fast-growing floating plant — shades algae and shelters fry

Easy care Low light CO2 not required Floating plant
Regular price
£7.99
Regular price
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£7.99
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Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum

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About this plant

Amazon frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is a fast-growing floating plant from South America. The round, buoyant leaves sit on the surface while long feathery roots trail down into the water below — providing excellent cover for fry, shrimp, and small fish looking for shelter.

It grows quickly in good light and readily absorbs excess nutrients from the water column, naturally helping to control algae. The leaf size varies from 2–8cm depending on conditions and time of year. In a well-lit tank it will multiply rapidly via runners, so occasional thinning is needed if you have light-demanding plants lower in the aquarium.

Keep surface flow gentle — Amazon frogbit doesn't tolerate water splashing onto the leaves. This listing is for a portion of plants supplied in a small pot.

Floating plant care

Keep surface flow gentle and avoid splashing the leaves. Thin out excess growth to leave open water and allow light to reach plants below. Follow the product-specific care advice above.

Product FAQs

Does Amazon Frogbit need CO2?

No — it grows fast without CO2, absorbing it directly from the air above the waterline. CO2 supplementation would largely be wasted on a surface plant.

Will it block light to plants below?

Yes, once established it spreads quickly and can shade plants beneath it. Thin it out regularly if you have light-demanding plants lower in the tank.

Is Amazon Frogbit safe for shrimp and fry?

It's one of the best plants for shrimp and fry setups. The long trailing roots provide excellent shelter and shrimp graze on the biofilm that develops along the root strands.

Why are my frogbit leaves rotting?

Usually caused by water splashing onto the leaves or poor air circulation above the surface. Keep flow gentle and ensure good ventilation between the water and the lid.

Does it need feeding?

Not specifically — it absorbs nutrients from the water itself, helping reduce nitrates. In nutrient-poor tanks a diluted liquid fertiliser added to the water will improve growth and leaf colour.