10 Beautiful Aquarium Plants That Do Not Need Substrate

Producer: Swati Chaturvedi

Anubias: These sturdy, low-light plants attach to driftwood or rocks

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Java Fern: Adaptable and low-maintenance, it thrives tied to decor

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Amazon Sword: Place its roots in the gravel for nutrients

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Java Moss: Driftwood or mesh works for this lush, no-substrate option

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Water Wisteria: It can float or grow anchored in your aquarium

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Hornwort: Floats freely, purifying water and providing shelter

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Cryptocoryne: Some species grow well without a substrate layer

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Cryptocoryne: Some species grow well without a substrate layer

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