Live Aquarium Plant Brings Feathery Green Growth to Tanks, Ponds and Paludariums in a Bunch or Two-Inch Pot

A live aquarium plant with soft, feathery green foliage adds flowing texture to freshwater tanks, ponds, paludariums and water gardens. Parrot’s feather, or Myriophyllum aquaticum, can grow submerged or above the waterline and develops quickly in suitable conditions, making it useful for background coverage or floating placement.

The source care range is 60–82°F with low to high lighting, and supplemental carbon dioxide is not required. Stems can be rooted in substrate or left floating; regular trimming helps control vigorous growth and encourages a bushier shape. Choose a bunch of three to five stems or a plant supplied in a two-inch pot.

Key Features

• Feathery bright-green foliage creates soft movement and dense coverage.
• Growth can be submerged, emergent, rooted or floating.
• Plant is recorded as fast-growing and adaptable across a broad light range.
• Dense stems provide cover for fish, fry and shrimp.

Specifications

• Product type: live aquarium plant
• Species: Myriophyllum aquaticum
• Common name: Parrot’s feather
• Recorded water temperature: 60–82°F or 16–28°C
• Lighting: low to high
• Package choices: bunch of three to five stems or two-inch pot

Rinse the plant gently, place it according to the aquarium or pond plan and trim it regularly. Confirm local rules before purchase or outdoor planting because live aquatic plant restrictions can vary by location.