Struggling to choose the perfect combination of plants for your tank? Let our experts do the work! Our Grower's Choice Packages feature six or twelve different premium species, hand-selected on the day your order is packed. It is the fastest, most cost-effective way to fill a new aquascape with vibrant colors, varied textures, and lush growth—costing considerably less than buying each species individually.
What You’ll Receive
A Grower’s Choice Aquarium Plant Package, prepared fresh by Aquarium Plants Factory®, based on the option you select:
Package Size
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6 Assorted Species Package: Perfect for nano tanks or filling gaps in an existing aquascape.
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12 Assorted Species Package: Ideal for instantly planting a new or larger aquarium.
Plant Format
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Fresh Cut (Loose): Healthy, fresh-cut stem portions without roots, ready to be propagated in your substrate.
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Fresh Cut (Bunched): Fresh-cut stems bundled together with a plant weight and foam for quick, easy sinking and planting.
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Fresh Cut (Potted): Rootless fresh-cut stems planted in net pots with rockwool for added convenience and stability.
Note: Each species includes multiple stems or clusters, depending on the plant's natural growth form.
Species Selection
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A Curated Mix: We draw from our premium inventory of Rotala, Ludwigia, Bacopa, Vallisneria, Cryptocoryne, Hygrophila, Cabomba, Hydrocotyle, Alternanthera, Mayaca, Hornwort, Eleocharis, Lilaeopsis, and more!
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Designed for Contrast: Species are purposely chosen to provide a beautiful contrast of colors, leaf shapes, and heights—never just randomly thrown together.
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Surprise Variety: Because this is a Grower's Choice mix, specific plant requests cannot be accommodated, and individual plants are not labeled.
Care
- Difficulty — Beginner to Intermediate across the mix
- Light — Medium to high suits the widest range of these plants
- CO₂ — Not strictly required! Every package is designed to work in a low-tech setup
- Substrate — A nutrient-rich aquarium soil is highly recommended for the rooting species
Grower’s Notes
- Sort by height before you plant. Stems go at the back, rosettes in the middle, anything short at the front. Planting a mixed package in the order it comes out of the bag is the usual regret.
- Most stems arrive grown emersed. Expect the first leaves to melt back over one to two weeks while the plant converts to submersed growth — new growth from the tips is the sign it has taken.
- Bunched plants must be separated before planting. Remove the foam and weight and plant each stem individually, or the center of the bundle rots.
- Because the mix spans several genera, some species will outgrow others. Trim the fast stems every couple of weeks so they don't shade the slower rosettes underneath.
Notes
- Photos are sample representations only. Exact species, size and appearance vary with each package. We do not guarantee plants will be pest-free, pesticide-free, or fully submerged-grown unless explicitly stated.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
At a glance
- Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
- Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
- Processing: most orders leave us within 1 to 2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
- USPS (2 to 5 business days) ships Monday through Saturday.
- UPS 2nd Day Air® ships Monday through Wednesday. Order by Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- UPS Next Day Air® ships Monday through Thursday. Order by Wednesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and military addresses ship by USPS at a flat rate shown at checkout.
- Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
- We ship within the United States only.
Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.
The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.
How it works
- Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
- Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
- We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.
Good to know
- Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
- Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
- Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.
The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
Customers praised these aquarium plants as "vibrant," "healthy," and excellent value. Reviews consistently highlighted robust packaging and quick delivery, with plants arriving in great condition. Most customers reported plants thriving weeks later. Minor concerns included some plants not matching photos, limited species identification, and occasional yellowing leaves.
- Plants were very vibrant and colorful. No rot absolutely beautiful.
- Absolutely stunning and so well packaged. All healthy. Would give 1000 stars if I could.
- Huge amount of plants for the price. All very healthy and lush and vibrant.
b
Plants came well packaged and healthy. A week later and they are thriving. Good value as each plant came with a decent amount of stems. Happy with the variety and size of the plants that arrived.
M
I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of stems included with my order. There were some yellowing leaves here and there, but overall very healthy! They filled up my 10 gallon and I even had to put extra in my 20. So far they’re holding up great, no pests or crazy melting. If they die, it’ll be on me
S
Beautiful plants! Arrived fast in great condition! Now I’ll see if they last with my goldfish! Just got them so don’t know what the death rate is, but so far so good!
M
These are great. Showed up individually wrapped and in great condition. Still thriving after a couple of weeks. Would definitely buy again!!
M
Building my first aquascape was easy shopping here and their selection is amazing. I'll be back for livestock soon.
S
All plants came healthy. They gave me lots of plants . Packaging was excellent.
T
Doing a 75 gal community tank for my grandkids. First time with plants. Arrived quickly and all in great shape. Been 2 weeks and every plant is putting out roots and growing.
T
I ordered 2 of these, along with several other plants, and I was blown away. I received 12 different types and several reds. NOTHING was melted. I’ve ordered from all the big name online retailers and nothing has come close to this quality. I was so nervous when I got the box because it was small and I spent over a $100, but the items were all vacuum wrapped and filled two sheet pans when I took them out to rinse. Very impressed.
C
Great collection of plants. I loved them so much that I made another order the next day.
J
This was my first time purchasing plants online.I am new to the hobby.I bought the fresh cut plants.My ratings would be higher if I knew some of the plants that were shipped.I know these are beginner friendly plants but I have never seen one of them during my research.(If anybody knows.it is the green plant shown below)It also doesn't help that in the description it has plant names and then “ect”.My shipment came in fast and I was satisfied.I just wish there could’ve been a description on what I exactly received.Other than that I was satisfied with the quality of product and will definitely be buying here again.
They are Saururus Cernuus (Lizard's Tail)
J
Thus far, only one has died (but they send several trimmings of each species, so I’m set! I’ve only noticed one trimming not take). I’m actually quite impressed, with both myself and Aquarium Plants Factory.
R
plants were very vibrant and colorful. no rot absolutely beautiful.
A
plants came late (due to mail) spent 6 days in the heat before making it to me and they all still arrived in really nice condition and we got a stunning variation of colors and textures! will 100% be ordering again.
A
Doing good
M
Beautiful and arrived healthy !
K
The plants arrived in good shape and healthy. They are also nice sized. Definitely recommend.
A
These were absolutely stunning and so well packaged. All healthy. Would give 1000 stars if I could. Will buy again for sure
C
Plants arrived in minimal packaging but they were still in decent shape when I unwrapped them and put them in my aquarium. Unfortunately I might not have the right lighting for some of the because they started turning brown but other plants are still thriving. We’ll see how it goes.
E
Absolutely stunning and healthy
j
All the plants came healthy and ready to go. Will order again.
l
All 👍
A
I was skeptical at first. But the plants were perfect. No dead ones. Packaged very nice. No snails!!!! My fish love their new environment. Thank you!!!!
J
Plants arrived in very healthy vibrant condition.
W
I bought aquatic plants and by far this is the best vendor.I would love to buy it again but I don't want duplicate plants and buy each individually is too expensive. 100% recommended.
L
Plants came well packaged and healthy.A great addition to you're tank if you are wanting to add something new .
t
Very nice group of plants. Well packed and shipped quickly.
P
Came very well packaged with insulation. The plants I received were in perfect health with a nicevibrant green color. One did come approximately 2.5 inches in height and it looked like fine grass.the rest were about six inches in height. It would have been nice if I had received a red colored plant as inthe amazon image, but I think the substitute were fine. They were a mixed batch of mostly different types of plantsthat did not match the amazon photo. Maybe a seasonal thing, who knows. Anyway, I am fully satisfied with my purchase. I will buy again is the thrive like I think they will. Thanks for the quality of your product.
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