🌿 Ceratophyllum demersum – Hardy, Fast-Growing Floating or Rootless Plant

Sold as loose fresh-cut plants: 2–3 stems without root

Ceratophyllum demersum, commonly known as Hornwort or Coontail, is a hardy and versatile aquarium plant prized for its rapid growth and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions. Naturally rootless, this species floats freely or anchors itself by entangling in substrate or decor. Its feathery, deep green foliage provides excellent shelter for fish and shrimp while helping to absorb excess nutrients and reduce algae growth.

Whether you're looking to establish a lush background, add floating plant cover, or control algae, Hornwort is an easy and effective solution for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Ceratophyllum demersum

• Synonyms: Coontail

• Common Names: Hornwort, Coontail

• No Root System Needed: Floats freely or can be gently tucked into substrate

• Algae-Reducing Properties: Absorbs excess nutrients and releases allelopathic chemicals that inhibit algae

• Low Maintenance: Thrives in a wide range of lighting and water parameters

• Great for Breeding Tanks: Provides shelter for fry and shrimp

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Lighting Needs: Low to high lighting

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Not required but will promote faster growth in high-tech tanks

• Growth Method: Floating or anchored (non-rooted)

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: No

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• 🌾 Adds vertical depth and texture in background or floating setups

• 🛡️ Ideal as a natural refuge for fry and small fish

• 🌿 Excellent natural nutrient absorber for algae control

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose fresh-cut plants:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approximately 2–3 individual, loose-cut stems without root

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Hornwort is a delicate, rootless plant and may shed some needles during shipping or after introduction. This is normal and it will regrow quickly under stable conditions.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please check your local and state regulations before purchasing, as Hornwort is considered invasive in certain regions and may be restricted or prohibited. Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

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.