Aquatic Plants Imposters

[Virtuoso2K12]

Here are some plants you'll see for sale that aren't truely aquatic and will die later on: Peace Lily
Underwater Palm
Arrowhead
Mondo plant
Spider Plant
Aluminum Plant
Chinese Evergreen
If you have any other plants that aren't true aquatic,please post.

 

[Lupin]

We have some here.
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153803

 

[crimsonmoon]

White ribbon/white lace

 

[Riiz]

Dont forget the biggest offender, Bamboo plant.

 

[Virtuoso2K12]

sphagnum moss sold in petco as aquatic moss ball.

 

[crimsonmoon]

Bamboo plant.

Oh my gosh i can't tell you how many times the pet stores have tried to push that one on me
they might as well be saying "buy it, all of your wildest dreams will come true!" lol

 

[Lupin]

Oh my gosh i can't tell you how many times the pet stores have tried to push that one on me
they might as well be saying "buy it, all of your wildest dreams will come true!" lol

Yeah, a beanstalk to get a golden harp and a chicken that lays golden eggs for sure.:rofl: :rofl:

 

[crimsonmoon]

ROFL haha
EXACTLY! They probably have this whole fake blog of made-up success stories about the plants they sell to us, thats whats all over those pamphlets that somehow end up in my jacket pockets and bags on the way out!

 

[AshK]

purple waffle
-crinkley dark green leaves with vibrant purple colors.
-pic is my best try at drawing it in paint, lol don't laugh

 

[crimsonmoon]

anacharis