Common and scientific names of aquarium plants

Java fern, water sprite, Malayan Aqua fern and crystalwort are commonly used terms for ferns and mosses that are kept in an aquarium. These freshwater aquarium plants can be cultivated by stem cutting. Java Fern should instead be attached to rock, wood or aquarium decorations where it will pattern roots. Once your have purchased your first Java Fern or Java Moss, the plants will propagate themselves.Advanced aquarists will often provide information about scientific names of aquarium plants.  These names often include the name of the person who indentified the specimen, meaning of name, extension. A brief but exact description of each specimen, growth and demands on water conditions is often given as well. Basic species information includes the plant’s common name, botanical designation, growth cycle, and general description of how to care for it.