Nymphoides aquatica

Common Name: Banana Plant
Family Name: Menyanthaceae
Native To: Southeast US
Lighting: low
pH: 7.0
Growth Demands: Medium
Growth Form: Rosette
Growth Rate: Moderate
Placement in Tan: Foreground

An Aquarium Banana Plant ( Nymphoides aquatica) is a freshwater aquarium plant.As it grows, it can produce a long leaf stem that will shoot toward the top of the tank. The plant may even grow small white flowers just above the surface of the water.