Ward's® Live Egeria sp. Aquatic Plants

An excellent aquarium oxygenator, great for teaching respiration, photosynthesis, and plasmolysis.

• Can be rooted in substrate, or float on the surface
• Sprigs or tips are useful to demonstrate photosynthesis or plasmolysis
• Tips have fresh growth to demonstrate streaming protoplasm and osmosis

Egeria najas and Egeria densa (formerly Elodea densa) are popular aquarium plants that help aerate the tank to help supply oxygen to fish and pull unwanted nitrogen from the water. They have the added benefit of being a very useful plant to teach numerous lessons in the classroom.

As Egeria densa is considered a highly invasive species, it is highly recommended to choose Egeria najas instead, if it is available in your state or territory. This closely related plant looks very similar and can be used for all the same purposes as Egeria densa. Also offered are other alternative aquatic plants that are native to the United States such as Elodea canadensis, and Ceratophyllum demersum. Do not hesitate to reach out to our technical support team if you need any assistance in picking what plant would work best for your own unique needs.

Ordering information: These specimens are considered invasive and are restricted in certain states and territories, and therefore your order may be held for review by a regulatory department prior to shipping. Please give additional lead time when requesting delivery to allow for this review. If you need assistance picking an option available in your state or territory, please reach out to our Science Help technical support team for assistance.

Delivery information: These specimens are perishable and will ship via two day delivery. Please provide a requested delivery date.

Packaging: Plants are provided in waterproof plastic bags that keep plants both fresh and healthy. Care instructions available online.

Caution: Do not release invasive specimens into the wild.