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There will be some snails in the leaves. If this is an issue for you please sanitize them in a vinegar dip for 5 mins and rinse thoroughly before adding to your aquarium or pond.
Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum), also known as South American Spongplant, is native to Central and South American waters. Amazon Frogbit is very popular in aquascaping, due to its ability to survive in nearly any type of freshwater environment. When Amazon Frogbit is fully mature, they create small white flowers, making them a very attractive plant. Keep in mind that they can overgrow, which means they need to be thinned out regularly. However, if they are maintained occasionally, you will have a gorgeous plant.
Amazon Frogbit is extremely easy to grow and care for. Planting is easy, since they simply float on the surface of the water. While it has roots, it will not grow in substrate. The roots will hang below the floating plant.
They are easy to care for, and they can be grown with very little maintenance. One aspect of maintaining Amazon Frogbit is thinning out the plant. Since they grow fast and they can cover the entire surface of the water, they will need to be thinned out regularly. Some shade is good, but it can have a negative impact to the water underneath if the entire water surface is covered. Old leaves that turn yellow and brown should be removed as well.
Growing Amazon Frogbit in an aquarium is quite simple. Since they simply float on the water surface, no special planting technique is required.
In an indoor environment, lighting may be the biggest concern for most aquarists. However, even in an indoor aquarium environment, lighting for these plant is usually not an issue. Since they float on the surface of the tank, they are able to receive the light at close proximity to the light source. Therefore, they are great for creating a shade underneath.
Amazon Frogbit grow at the surface of the water, which means that it will likely be exposed to high intensity light throughout the day. Therefore, high capacity lights that are usually required to grow aquarium plants are not required. In fact, when the plant is exposed to very strong lights in close proximity, it can end up burning from too much light. In most cases, too much light becomes a risk factor for these plants, rather than the lack of it. If the plant is getting burned, consider adjusting the light intensity, proximity, or duration.
Amazon Frogbit thrive in temperatures between 64-86°F. Under these temperatures, the plant is able to grow very quickly. They will grow healthy leave structures with long roots as well.
Since they are hardy plants, they are able to survive outside of this optimum temperature range as well. However, the plant may not grow as fast or large under extreme conditions. In fact, they are known to grow significantly smaller leaves in colder climates.
Amazon Frogbit thrive in a pH range of 6.0-8.0. The pH level of an aquarium is very important, especially for growing healthy plants. While Amazon Frogbit aren’t particularly sensitive to pH levels, it is still important to monitor and maintain proper pH levels.
Amazon Frogbit grow very quickly, especially when they are under optimal conditions. In fact, they can grow a new leaf every two days. At this growth rate, a small cluster of these plant can cover the entire surface of a tank or pond very quickly. Therefore, they should be thinned out regularly to avoid suffocating the fish and other life underneath.
Due to its fast growth rate, these plants are an effective absorber of nitrates and other toxins in the water. If they are maintained regularly, they can be a great benefit to the aquatic environment.
Since Amazon Frogbit are floating plant, they do not grow very tall in height. The leaves lay on top of the water surface, and there will be little vertical growth. The leaves will grow 3-4 inches in diameter. If there is a flower growing on the plant, it may grow 1-2 inches above the water surface.
In terms of vertical growth, Amazon Frogbit will grow long roots underneath. The roots can reach up to 20 inches in length.
When fully mature, Amazon Frogbit will grow tiny white flowers. The flower consists of three white petals and a yellow inner stigma. These small flowers will usually bloom in the summer, and the soft petals create a subtle display of beauty. While they aren’t large flowers, it can be a refreshing sight.
While Amazon Frogbit do not grow very tall above the water surface, they do grow a long root underneath the leaves. In fact, the roots can grow up to 20 inches.