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Hey all, just joined this awesome community.
Still trying to figure out what this mystery plant is - been searching online but it's like navigating a maze.

Not an aquatic in my opinion, more like a Cordyline or Dracaena, the leaves seem to match.

Hi thanks for the reply, appreciate it. So if it's a Cordyline or Dracaena, does that mean it's not suitable for aquariums then?

Looks like a dead ringer for Chlorophytum Bichetii to me, commonly sold as 'Wheat Plant' here in the UK. Not an aquatic plant by any stretch, so definitely not suitable for submersion.

bronze_shield wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:55 pm Looks like a dead ringer for Chlorophytum Bichetii to me, commonly sold as 'Wheat Plant' here in the UK. Not an aquatic plant by any stretch, so definitely not suitable for submersion.

Yeah could be, I was thinking something similar to what bronze_shield said, might not be meant for the aquarium after all.

bronze_shield wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:55 pm Looks like a dead ringer for Chlorophytum Bichetii to me, commonly sold as 'Wheat Plant' here in the UK. Not an aquatic plant by any stretch, so definitely not suitable for submersion.

Agreed. It's one of those plants that complements other aquarium plants so well, which is probably why it's often mistakenly taken home by enthusiastic aquarists. Sadly, many local fish store owners, while knowledgeable about fish, tend to lack in-depth understanding of the plants they sell. They're often swayed by attractive catalogue pictures and place orders without fully considering the plant's needs. If left submerged, it will inevitably decay and release ammonia into the water.

bronze_shield wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:55 pm Looks like a dead ringer for Chlorophytum Bichetii to me, commonly sold as 'Wheat Plant' here in the UK. Not an aquatic plant by any stretch, so definitely not suitable for submersion.

Thanks for the info, I've taken them out. 4.99 each from my lfs, I'm thinking of taking them back, it's not on selling me something that's not meant for aquariums. Already had issues with them, they sold me a female in a male-only Malawi cichlid mix, caused chaos. Think it's time to find a new lfs.

I've always thought of them as "spider plants" due to those offshoots they produce when mature - you can easily pot them and grow more. They make lovely, simple gifts when potted nicely. I've also seen them look great in hanging baskets. To be honest, I'm not too familiar with their specific light and water requirements, but I do know I tend to over-water them, then forget about them while their roots dry out - not exactly a green thumb here.

cavallo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:13 am I've always thought of them as "spider plants" due to those offshoots they produce when mature - you can easily pot them and grow more. They make lovely, simple gifts when potted nicely. I've also seen them look great in hanging baskets. To be honest, I'm not too familiar with their specific light and water requirements, but I do know I tend to over-water them, then forget about them while their roots dry out - not exactly a green thumb here.

Different ball game with this one, not the Chlorophytum Bichetii we've been discussing.

cavallo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:13 am I've always thought of them as "spider plants" due to those offshoots they produce when mature - you can easily pot them and grow more. They make lovely, simple gifts when potted nicely. I've also seen them look great in hanging baskets. To be honest, I'm not too familiar with their specific light and water requirements, but I do know I tend to over-water them, then forget about them while their roots dry out - not exactly a green thumb here.

Thanks for the advice, already potted them and decided to keep them. Just a bit gutted, to be honest. Can you recommend a good plant for a peacock cichlid tank?