Waterweed
Elodea canadensis
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow
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Java Moss Comparison Guides
Use these comparisons when you like the job Java Moss does in the scape but want to weigh it against other plants with a similar role, shape, or care profile.
PlacementAttached to hardscape
LightLow
DifficultyBeginner
FlowModerate (Standard)
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Mermaid Weed
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Background
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Micro Sword
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Stolon / Runner Plant
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IntermediateModerate
Needle Leaf Ludwigia
Ludwigia arcuata
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh
Scarlet Temple
Alternanthera reineckii
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh
Shoreweed
Littorella uniflora
Rosette / Crown Plant
Foreground
Carpeting
BeginnerModerate
Compact Aponogeton
Aponogeton ulvaceus
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateModerate
Japanese Cress
Cardamine lyrata
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateModerate
Mexican Oak Leaf
Shinnersia rivularis
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerModerate
Water Orchid
Spiranthes odorata
Rosette / Crown Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateModerate
Madagascar Lace Plant
Aponogeton madagascariensis
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Midground
Background
AdvancedModerate
Bog Moss
Mayaca fluviatilis
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh
Carolina Fanwort
Cabomba caroliniana
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh
Crystalwort
Riccia fluitans
Moss / Liverwort
Floating
BeginnerModerate
Giant Baby Tears
Micranthemum umbrosum
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh
Purple Bacopa
Bacopa salzmannii
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh
Red Ammannia
Ammannia pedicellata
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh
Ashy Pipewort
Eriocaulon cinereum
Rosette / Crown Plant
Foreground
Midground
AdvancedHigh
Boivin's Aponogeton
Aponogeton boivinianus
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Background
IntermediateModerate