AquaLeaf Aquatics Florida 10 Species Live Aquarium Plants Bundle

The Florida 10 Species bundle from AquaLeaf Aquatics gives you 10 grown plant bunches, 1 of each species. Bunches range from 6 to 12 inches tall, except Lobelia cardinalis, which arrives at about 3 inches. Each bunch has several stems. The plants are grown in the US and meet US standards for aquatic plants.

Who the bundle suits

AquaLeaf aims it at tanks of 10 gallons and up. A mixed bundle is a practical way to start a planted tank when you are not yet sure which species will do best under your light and water. After a few weeks, keep the species that grow well and trim back or remove the ones that struggle.

Emersed-grown plants

Some of the plants are grown emersed, with leaves out of water. When submerged, they shed or melt some of the old leaves and grow new underwater-form leaves. AquaLeaf notes this transition can take several weeks. Trim melting leaves so they do not rot in the tank, and do not assume a plant has died just because it drops leaves early on.

Planting the bunches

• Remove any bands or weights holding the stems together.
• Plant stems individually, a little apart, so light reaches the lower leaves.
• Put taller species at the back and the short Lobelia toward the front.
• Use a substrate with nutrients or add root tabs, such as FZONE root tabs, under rooted plants.

What the plants do for the tank

Live plants give small fish and invertebrates places to rest and hide. They also take up nitrate from fish waste as they grow, which acts as a natural part of biological filtration alongside your filter.

Weather warning

These are live plants shipped in a box. AquaLeaf warns not to order when your region is freezing (below 32F) or extremely hot (above 100F). Open the box as soon as it arrives and get the plants into water.

Feeding and follow-up

A comprehensive liquid like Seachem Flourish helps stems that feed from the water column. Once the bundle settles, pruning the fastest growers and replanting the tops is an easy way to fill gaps without buying more plants.