Byrkley Aquatics & Aquascaping
Based inside Byrkley Garden Centre, Rangemore, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9RN
Trusted Family business 35+ years - Voted in Top 40 UK stores
Standard Delivery £5.00 Free over £50+
Easy Aquarium Plants
If you are looking for Beginners plants or just plants that are Easy to grow, then you are in the right place.
In this hub you should be able to locate the perfect plants to buy for your planted aquarium. There are also links to more specific information on individual plants.
Easy Aquarium Plants, Beginners Plants
Easy aquarium plants are ideal for anyone starting a planted tank, or for aquarists who want low-maintenance greenery that thrives without extra fuss. These plants are hardy, adaptable, and can grow well under a range of lighting conditions, often without CO₂ supplementation. They’re perfect for beginners because they are forgiving of small mistakes, grow steadily, and help create a healthy, natural environment for your fish. From rhizome plants like Anubias and Java Fern to mosses and crypts, these varieties offer beautiful greenery without the stress of demanding care routines.
Choosing beginner-friendly plants makes it easy to design a thriving aquarium while learning the basics of aquascaping. They can be used to create foreground carpets, midground layers, or background foliage, giving your tank depth and structure without complicated lighting or fertiliser setups. By starting with easy-to-grow species, you can gain confidence and experience, setting the stage for experimenting with more advanced or delicate plants in the future. Explore the sections below to find a wide range of beginner-friendly plants suitable for all tropical freshwater aquariums.
To hopefully make things easier for your selection you can explore all of the Easy to Grow plants in the section of our online shop below.
If you are looking for more details on individual plants, you can go back to the Aquarium Plant page or click into individual plant description.
Frequently Asked Questions when Buying Plants
How do the plants get shipped?
We spend time to pack each order carefully to limited possible damage to your plants. Using trays, bags and paper. We do often repurpose packing where we can.
Do you ship plants at the weekend?
We generally prefer to ship plants in the week. This helps to eliminate them getting stuck in cold warehouses for too long.
Do you ship plants when its cold?
We prefer not to ship plants when it is really cold, however we can put heat packs in boxes if they are required urgently.
What shipping method do you use for plants?
Where possible we ship plants via Royal Mail Tracked 24 service. This means less time in warehouses and transit. However for large, heavy or high value parcels this is not always possible.