Pond & aquarium plants — Pond & aquarium plants

Most pond & aquarium plants are not pet-safe. Of the 228 pond & aquarium plants in the Growli library, 176 (77%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 52 are pet-safe. They are not uniformly safe, so always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.

Most pond & aquarium plants want plenty of direct sun — 92 of the 228 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.

Some pond & aquarium plants suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.

The Pond & aquarium plants family — the pond & aquarium plants — groups 228 species across 36 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Nymphaea, Cryptocoryne, Anubias. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.