Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Tall Live Aquarium Plants

1. Potted Tall Hairgrass by AquaLeaf Aquatics - Easy Aquatic Live Plant

User Ratings: 52 14

Aquarium Plants Discounts First Impressions

"Would buy again."

No leaves have rotted and doing very well. Cleaned them up and placed in the tank. I divided it between three tanks and all three divisions are looking good. This time I just put it all over the bottom. Of course it's just a twisted clump of it now. I guess the heated water finally got them to grow. I could not get them to grow at first, but that was my fault.

  • Potted Tall Hairgrass by AquaLeaf Aquatics - Easy Aquatic Live Plant
  • IMPORTANT: Please note that during times of extreme weather, live plants will suffer due to extreme temperatures. During winter, do not order live plants when temperatures are expected to go below 20F at the lowest point during the day. During summer, avoid ordering plants when temperatures are above 100F.
  • You are buying 1 potted plant. The leaves are approx. 15" to 18" tall at time of shipping. An easy aquarium plant specie for any freshwater aquarium
  • Make your fish tank look natural and beautiful. Perfect for taller aquariums of any size as background plants
  • Grown organically in the US without chemicals or pesticides. Safe for aquarium fish and invertebrates.
  • Create a natural habitat in your aquarium for your fish and invertebrates
  • Item Weight: 2 ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aquarium Plants Discounts
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.9']

Aquarium Plants Discounts Final Thoughts

"Came with lots of leaves."

I posted before and after pictures of both aquariums. Doing great so far and placed a fert tab in the gravel. I'll post an update in about a month. The plants are awesome and I got way more than I was expecting. The package is great, they are resealable. I made a light wire webbing out of light weight wire. The plants picture is now, almost 7 months after I received it.

Overall Score
3.9

[star rating="3.9"]
(622 Points)

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Tall Live Aquarium Plants

2. Micro Sword Aquarium Live Plant - Easy Foreground Carpet Plant

User Ratings: 49 21

Aquarium Plants Discounts First Impressions

"It'll get there."

When it's wrapped and plastic and stuck in a box that’s gunna happen. After looking around I went ahead and decided to give these a try. Marble Queen, So hard to find information on its aquatic form. Eventually the whole stem started to rot. The plants are awesome and I got way more than I was expecting. Doing great so far and placed a fert tab in the gravel. Plants came in healthy and the instructions were clear on how to care for them.

  • Micro Sword Aquarium Live Plant - Easy Foreground Carpet Plant
  • IMPORTANT: Please note that during times of extreme weather, live plants will suffer due to extreme temperatures. During winter, do not order live plants when temperatures are expected to go below 20F at the lowest point during the day. During summer, avoid ordering plants when temperatures are above 100F.
  • You get one Micro Sword Plant clump of about 1 to 2 inches wide, grass length of 2 to 3 inches tall. An easy aquarium plant specie for any freshwater aquarium
  • Provide natural resting and hiding places for your smaller fish and invertebrates
  • Very low maintenance and fast growing plant; great for beginners and experienced aquarium hobbyists
  • Does not need special or high intensity lighting; can be kept in any freshwater aquarium
  • Manufacture: Aquarium Plants & Pets
  • Item Weight: 1 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aquarium Plants Discounts
  • Quality [star rating='3.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.5']

Aquarium Plants Discounts Final Thoughts

"Excellent Experience."

I did a dry start and followed the instructions as directed very meticulously. The plants did all arrive dry so I am sure there will be some melting. No roots yet, but still green and no evidence of dying. I placed the bulk of the moss in the webbing and twisted it up to hold it in place. Fast shipping, impressed with product. It's just not available in local pet shops. Anubias Barteri, came with 3 leaves, tall and healthy.

Overall Score
3.6

[star rating="3.6"]
(232 Points)

3. Uniheat 10 Pack 72 Hour Heat Pack - for Baby Chicks, Plants, Fish and Retiles

User Ratings: 77 5

Uniheat First Impressions

"Absolutely recommended!"

This time to add variety I ordered the FL bundle, and am once again glad I did. Java Fern and Vallisneria, two of the easiest plants to have. Such a wonderful and easy way to add whimsy to a tank. Roots were already growing so planted in the tank. This allowed the seeds to disperse. If I ever make another tank, I'm ordering from here again. Altlandsberg Sword, very beautiful plant.

  • Uniheat 10 Pack 72 Hour Heat Pack - for Baby Chicks, Plants, Fish and Retiles
  • (10 Packs) Designed for reliable and steady heat release for 72+ hours
  • Shipping warmer are excellent for shipping live insects, reptiles, tropical fish, flowers, corals and inverts needing warmth in shipping.
  • Produces an average temperature of 70°F in a standard 1cu. ft. shipping box.
  • Environmentally safe, disposable, and inner contents are biodegradable.
  • Manufacture: Uniheat
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Uniheat
  • Quality [star rating='4.5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.9']

Uniheat Final Thoughts

"There was no heat pack."

I'll post an update in about a month. In my low tech tank it grows slowly enough that it would be easy to control. The plants did all arrive dry so I am sure there will be some melting. It's part of it so do the dry start method. But on the marimo moss balls and even some of teh hardscape it was attached to. All plants were healthy and in great condition. But on the marimo moss balls and even some of teh hardscape it was attached to.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(183 Points)

4. Java Fern Windelow - Easy Tropical Live Aquarium Plant

User Ratings: 60 13

Aquarium Plants Discounts First Impressions

"It is my fish."

Has not grown, has not died, it is just there. I felt like this was a great price for this plant. Get the seeds exactly where you want them before adding water. The moss is covering up the wires so you can no longer see them. Copper is toxic to inverts like snails and shrimp. Within 7 days I had an even beautiful carpet! I'm ok with this since I have 3 assassin snails.

  • Java Fern Windelow - Easy Tropical Live Aquarium Plant
  • This Java Fern Windelov plant comes with 3+ leaves. Ready to attach to rocks or driftwood for further growth.
  • The plant is approximately 3-5" tall
  • Make your fish tank look natural and beautiful
  • Provide natural resting and hiding places for your smaller fish and invertebrates
  • Perfect for any size aquariums
  • Manufacture: Aquarium Plants & Pets
  • Item Weight: 1 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aquarium Plants Discounts
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.6']

Aquarium Plants Discounts Final Thoughts

"More than pleased."

It even stuck to the corys who had to brush against a rock to get it off. Get the seeds exactly where you want them before adding water. Was able to get 2 babies off of the stem already. Transfered into the aqurium on day 6. I felt like this was a great price for this plant. But I decide to keep it and put it in my fish tank. All plants were healthy and in great condition.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(144 Points)

Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling Tall Live Aquarium Plants

5. Greenpro Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Tall Full Potted Live Aquarium Plants Decorations Freshwater ...

User Ratings: 82 2

Greenpro First Impressions

"One thing to note."

The package is great, they are resealable. They've been in my tank 24 hours and are starting to adjust well. No roots yet, but still green and no evidence of dying. This allowed the seeds to disperse. The plants are awesome and I got way more than I was expecting. Transfered into the aqurium on day 6. This time I just put it all over the bottom.

  • Greenpro Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Tall Full Potted Live Aquarium Plants Decorations Freshwater Fish Tank
  • JAVA FERN LARGE | Microsorum pteropus, live aquarium plant, no matter what you are beginner or advanced aquarist or if your aquarium tank is low-tech or high tech aquascaped; JAVA FERN is a great choice for you.
  • EASY TO MAINTAIN | It can be grown up to 14 inches which makes suitably for mid or background in your aquarium tank. Tie up on rocks or driftwoods will being well grown.
  • MEDIUM to LARGE SIZE OF AQUARIUM: | Pick our Large selection of Java Fern. We are offering LARGE ready to plant Java Fern size. NO more time to waste.
  • BEST QUALITY | With our experience, every plants from Greenpro will be professionally inspected, packed and organized with suitable boxes for all weather conditions to make sure that will retain the freshness and healthiness to our customer hands.
  • HIGH TECHNOLOGY | Our plants grown by using the latest technology and facility with digital controlled nursery to ensure that our plants are diseases pest snail and algae free.
  • Manufacture: Greenpro
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Greenpro
  • Quality [star rating='4.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.4']

Greenpro Final Thoughts

"Hopefully it will grow."

So took it out and trimmed most of the leaves off and left a couple on each stem. Lobelia Cardinalis, arrived in perfect condition. I did trim some of the plants back to remove old leaves so only new ones are left. I liked the fact the seeds didn't go all over the place. Sprouted after 3 days in a Pyrex planted in existing aqurium substrate. Really perfect for my first tank plant. I'm ok with this since I have 3 assassin snails.

Overall Score
4.7

[star rating="4.7"]
(135 Points)

6. Large Amazon Bleheri Sword 18-24 inches Tall | Live Freshwater Aquatic Plant

User Ratings: 73 5

Aquarium Plants Discounts First Impressions

"The betta fish loves it."

Red Melon Sword, arrived healthy and green. They still floated around for a bit but eventually settled to the bottom evenly. If it grows as expected, I might be supplying local shops with it before long. So took it out and trimmed most of the leaves off and left a couple on each stem. Placed in the tank and after a week leaves started to turn to mush. Sprouted after 3 days in a Pyrex planted in existing aqurium substrate. Overall, at the moment, I'm pleased with my purchase.

  • Large Amazon Bleheri Sword 18-24 inches Tall | Live Freshwater Aquatic Plant
  • Easy live aquarium plant specie for any freshwater aquarium
  • Create a natural habitat in your aquarium for your fish and invertebrates
  • Make your fish tank look natural and beautiful
  • Provide natural resting and hiding places for your smaller fish and invertebrates
  • Perfect for 10+ gallons aquariums
  • Manufacture: Aquarium Plants & Pets
  • Item Weight: 12 ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aquarium Plants Discounts
  • Quality [star rating='3.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.4']

Aquarium Plants Discounts Final Thoughts

"It'll get there."

The plants arrived in Hawaii from California within 48 hours and looked amazing. I feel a little goes a long way too, so these two packages would plant a TON. You can see my cory is obsessed with it. It's alive and seems to be growing. I would note they did not come with any instructions. All plants were healthy and in great condition. I posted before and after pictures of both aquariums.

Overall Score
4.4

[star rating="4.4"]
(114 Points)

7. Mainam Amazon Sword Plant Echinodorus Bleheri Tall Bunch Live Aquarium Plants Freshwater Planted Tan...

User Ratings: 64 11

Mainam First Impressions

"Gorgeous plants!"

Anubias Barteri, came with 3 leaves, tall and healthy. I'm ok with this since I have 3 assassin snails. But over all really lovely plants extremely happy. I will update again on the status of the plant customer service was also great! I felt like this was a great price for this plant. They still floated around for a bit but eventually settled to the bottom evenly. Fast shipping, impressed with product.

  • Mainam Amazon Sword Plant Echinodorus Bleheri Tall Bunch Live Aquarium Plants Freshwater Planted Tank Decorations
  • LIVE AQUARIUM PLANTS: Amazon Sword 1 bundle Perfect for any aquarium tank.
  • Difficulty - Easy ready to grow! | Light - Low to Moderate | Growth - Slow.
  • 3 DAYS LIVE GUARANTEED : In a very rare case our live plant dead on arrive or within 3 days. Please send us the photo within 3 days. Live Guaranteed will be voided after 3 days of delivery. We honor our guaranteed.
  • Photo is not actual plant but is a sample of our stock.
  • Safe for your aquarium pets. Creating natural perspective.
  • Manufacture: Mainam
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Mainam
  • Quality [star rating='3.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.4']

Mainam Final Thoughts

"All healthy."

When it's wrapped and plastic and stuck in a box that’s gunna happen. DO NOT BUY unless you have an established quarantine tank, and quarantine them first. This package comes with TONS of seeds! I just wanted to update this almost 7 months later. Would definitely recommend this product ESPECIALLY if you're new to aquatic plants. A bit smaller than advertised but they'll grow. Proper care will take care of that.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(111 Points)

8. Multi-purpose jumbo 72-hour Uniheat Heat Pack for Cold Weather Shipping Plants, Live Insects, Reptil...

User Ratings: 77 4

Uniheat First Impressions

"I put them in the pond."

Hopefully, this will help set what you will experience as well. I haven't noticed any snails either could help that the plants arrived fairly dry. Would definitely recommend this product ESPECIALLY if you're new to aquatic plants. This is day 1& 2 Will post an update over time. Of course it's just a twisted clump of it now. Overall, at the moment, I'm pleased with my purchase. I just wanted to see if it worked and it did.

  • Multi-purpose jumbo 72-hour Uniheat Heat Pack for Cold Weather Shipping Plants, Live Insects, Reptiles, Tropical Fish and other temperature sensitive products. Protect products from cold weather. 5 PK
  • (5 Packs) Designed for reliable and steady heat release for 72+ hours.
  • Shipping warmer are excellent for shipping live insects, reptiles, tropical fish, flowers, corals and inverts needing warmth in shipping.
  • Produces an average temperature of 70°F in a standard 1cu. ft. shipping box.
  • Environmentally safe, disposable, and inner contents are biodegradable.
  • Manufacture: American Pioneeer International, LLC.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Uniheat
  • Quality [star rating='3.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.6']

Uniheat Final Thoughts

"Added water on day 8."

This is not my first time ordering from the seller. The Java fern has a ton of little baby java ferns on it now. I absolutely love how this plant looks in my tank. So I have a few more Java Ferns starting from this mother plant. But it's not a brilliant green but any stretch of the imagination. Photo was taken on 8 days after receiving seeds. I did trim some of the plants back to remove old leaves so only new ones are left.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(101 Points)

9. Resilia Plastic, Leak-Proof Shipping Bags for Live Fish - 4 Inches Wide, Double Bottom Seal, for Fre...

User Ratings: 62 11

Resilia First Impressions

"This stuff grows fast."

I made a light wire webbing out of light weight wire. All plants were healthy and in great condition. All are very healthy for having been in the mail. EVERY SINGLE seed germinated and grew into a plant. Altlandsberg Sword, very beautiful plant. If I remember I will will send photos and update this posting. Some leaves fell off, but overall doing very well.

  • Resilia Plastic, Leak-Proof Shipping Bags for Live Fish - 4 Inches Wide, Double Bottom Seal, for Freshwater & Saltwater Fish
  • 4" W x 10" L 2 mil, lay flat bags, Case of 100 - 2.5 Inch Diameter Bag Opening - DOUBLE BOTTOM SEAL: Super strong, leak-proof design; Won’t rip open during shipping
  • ENHANCED RESIN: Made of high-quality polyethylene with special metallocene resin; Adds tear and puncture resistance
  • FOOD GRADE: Made with food grade film for safety; Approved by for contact with food
  • CREATED BY FISH EXPERTS: Kolar Labs is a trusted aquarium filtration company with expertise in ideal water conditions for fish, plants, coral and invertebrates
  • MADE IN USA: Created entirely in the USA by a family-owned factory
  • Clear polyethylene bags
  • Variety of sizes tailored to aquatic life being transported
  • Available in 2 and 3 mil thicknesses
  • Manufacture: Resilia
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Resilia
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.2']

Resilia Final Thoughts

"Added water on day 8."

Get the seeds exactly where you want them before adding water. No roots yet, but still green and no evidence of dying. Very good quality plants at an amazing price, roots looked great. I received it healthy and in great shape. I didn't realize it was 2 packages and there was so many in each package. Telanthera, man oh man did I really like this. I'll post an update in about a month.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(92 Points)

10. Planterest - Tall Java Fern Bundle Microsorum Pteropus Live Aquarium Plant Long Stems Decorations BU...

User Ratings: 79 2

Planterest First Impressions

"I would buy them again."

I stuck the other pack in freezer dont think ill need anytime soon. This allowed the seeds to disperse. I can imagine I will buy this again as I use up the seeds. If I ever make another tank, I'm ordering from here again. Java Fern and Vallisneria, two of the easiest plants to have. It seems hit or miss but the second time around I am very satisfied. Just received my plants yesterday and I'm very happy with them.

  • Planterest - Tall Java Fern Bundle Microsorum Pteropus Live Aquarium Plant Long Stems Decorations BUY2GET1FREE
  • LIVE AQUARIUM PLANT - 1 Long Microsorum Pteropus.
  • SIZE 6"+ length (Slightly different, May vary)
  • FREE ICE OR HEAT pack - Due to extremely weather, Ice and heat pack is available up on request. Simply put "ICE" or "HEAT" after your name on your shipping address.
  • 7 DAYS STAY ALIVE GUARANTEED - We stand behind our products. For some reasons If our plants died within 7 days, please message us with a clear photo. Refund or replacement will be applied.
  • With 30 years experience, please ensure that you will receive the best quality. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question or concern. Our customer service team would be very happy to help you.
  • Manufacture: Planterest
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Planterest
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Planterest Final Thoughts

"It'll get there."

It's alive and seems to be growing. This is my first review posting ever! This time I just put it all over the bottom. I just wanted to see if it worked and it did. The package is great, they are resealable. On the plus side I can use the moss as living string to tie other plants to things. I planted them in planters for my betta to rest on and he loves them.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(89 Points)

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