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Nymphoides sp Taiwan
Heart-shaped floating leaves on a distinctive mini Nymphoides Taiwan plant
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Quick Facts
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Origin: Asia
Position in Aquarium: Background
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Growth rate: Medium pace
Description
Nymphoides sp. Taiwan, sometimes called the mini banana plant or Taiwan floating heart, is a charming and distinctive aquarium plant producing rounded, heart-shaped leaves on long delicate petioles. Under aquarium conditions it develops a novel and eye-catching appearance as the leaves float naturally at different heights, creating a layered, almost floating visual effect in the midground of planted layouts.
It grows best with medium light and CO2 supplementation for healthy, sustained growth. Without CO2 it can still be grown but tends to develop more slowly and may not produce the most vigorous new leaf growth. A nutritious substrate or root tabs support the root system, and liquid fertilisation maintains leaf health over time.
Supplied as an established potted plant, Nymphoides sp. Taiwan suits aquariums from 40 litres upward. Its unusual leaf form and growth habit make it a distinctive and interesting conversation piece in planted aquariums, providing a midground element that differs considerably from conventional stem or rosette plants.
Plant Sizes
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping
Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Attractive aquatic plant with striking color that grows quickly and makes a great focal point for aquariums. Customers said it "flourishes in sand" and creates beautiful runners. However, some received plants in poor condition with soggy or detached leaves. Most praised the quality and packaging, though delivery consistency needs improvement.
- A very beautiful plant. It grows very quick with excellent yield.
- Speedy delivery, packaged brilliantly quality of plant 10/10.
- Had it a week now and has doubled in size and looking nice.
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Arrived healthy
Never had had this nymphea species Potted before
I have 3 other spices in bulb form than rooted pot
Managed to split it in 3 sections and plant it
Had it a week now n has doubled in size n looking nice
😁
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all of the leaves had gone soggy or fallen off. disappointing as the rest of the plants in my order were healthy it was just this one.
This absolutely should not happen - can you take a picture please and email to info@aquaessentials.co.uk so I can resolve for you
M
Was in a very poor condition on arrival - most of the leaf stems were not attached to the plant -
, others just fell out once planted.
Really sorry to read that Matthew and I'd like to resolve this for you. Are you able to email across a picture of what you received so I can show the pickers? It would have left us in perfect condition but I need to get to the bottom of this and how/why it happened. Many thanks.
Richard
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Good sized plant, striking colour, doing well.
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Came well packaged... Looks nice and green and healthy....
J
Arrived promptly and in great condition, the plant is thriving and makes a great focal point for my small aquarium. Thanks so much Aqua Essentials!
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Excellent quality, good growth
G
Speedy delivery, packaged brilliantly quality of plant 10/10 .
Can't get better than, that excellent aqua essential
E
Lovely plant.
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A very beautiful plant. It grows very quick with excellent yield. Once top leaves reach the surface runners sprout. Stunning for south asia and african biotope. I use this plant for many biotope tanks i found it flourishes in sand sub with a 6.5-69 ph level.
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Hi there, is it possible to train this plant to wrap around wood like the Brazillian pennywort?
unlikely as it's likes to grow upright
Is Nymphoides sp. Taiwan easy to care for?
It is a manageable plant for hobbyists with medium light and ideally CO2. It is not overly demanding but does best in a reasonably well-maintained planted aquarium.
Does it need CO2?
CO2 is recommended for the best growth rate and leaf development. Without CO2 it grows more slowly but can still be maintained in good medium light.
Why are its leaves floating or at different heights?
The leaves grow on long petioles that extend toward the light, naturally positioning at different heights in the water column. This gives it a layered, floating appearance that is part of its charm.
Where should I position it in the aquarium?
The midground works well. Its unusual floating leaf habit provides an interesting layered effect that contrasts with both foreground carpets and upright background stems.
How do I propagate it?
It produces runners that develop new plantlets. Allow the runners to reach the substrate and anchor themselves, or detach them and replant in a new position.
