Nymphoides sp. Taiwan, sometimes called the mini banana plant or Taiwan floating heart, is a charming and distinctive aquarium plant producing rounded, heart-shaped leaves on long delicate petioles. Under aquarium conditions it develops a novel and eye-catching appearance as the leaves float naturally at different heights, creating a layered, almost floating visual effect in the midground of planted layouts.It grows best with medium light and CO2 supplementation for healthy, sustained growth. Without CO2 it can still be grown but tends to develop more slowly and may not produce the most vigorous new leaf growth. A nutritious substrate or root tabs support the root system, and liquid fertilisation maintains leaf health over time.Supplied as an established potted plant, Nymphoides sp. Taiwan suits aquariums from 40 litres upward. Its unusual leaf form and growth habit make it a distinctive and interesting conversation piece in planted aquariums, providing a midground element that differs considerably from conventional stem or rosette plants.
