I have a few extra black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) propagules around here and I would like to make them available as near-complete kits with riparium planters.
Black mangrove is a fun plant. I keep several of them in ripariums, where they are easy to grow. I have only had experience growing them in freswater, but they should be adaptable to brackish conditions to a certain (??) level of salinitity. Here is a picture of my 50-gallon tank when I had a couple of the largest plants in there.
Black mangrove grows slowly. These little trees are now about 24" tall, but I have been growing them for a couple of years.
I think that riparium planters are the easiest way to manage them in an aquarium. This kit includes almost everything you will need to get a couple of planters going with black mangrove propagules...
Black mangrove is a "heavy root feeder", so it is a good idea to use ferts in the riparium planter cup. The mangrove propagules were all collected legally at a location in Florida.
Here is a quick shot of the propagules beginning to root in the riparium planter.
I am asking for $29 for everything. I have before sold little established rooted mangrove trees for around seventeen bucks each before shipping, so this a good deal. You will just need to use some patience because they are slow-growing plants.
I can also provide additional tips for growing the black mangroves, but like I said they are pretty easy plants. I have enough extra propagules here for just two ro three of these kits, so send a PM soon if you are interested.
Black mangrove is a fun plant. I keep several of them in ripariums, where they are easy to grow. I have only had experience growing them in freswater, but they should be adaptable to brackish conditions to a certain (??) level of salinitity. Here is a picture of my 50-gallon tank when I had a couple of the largest plants in there.
Black mangrove grows slowly. These little trees are now about 24" tall, but I have been growing them for a couple of years.
I think that riparium planters are the easiest way to manage them in an aquarium. This kit includes almost everything you will need to get a couple of planters going with black mangrove propagules...
- EIGHT black mangrove propagules
- TWO Riparium Supply Small Hanging Planters, including planter screens and heavy-duty vinyl suction cups
- FOUR extra vinyl suction cups
- TWO portions riparium planter gravel
- ONE little bag fert pellets
- USPS Priority Mail Shipping with Delivery Confirmation
Black mangrove is a "heavy root feeder", so it is a good idea to use ferts in the riparium planter cup. The mangrove propagules were all collected legally at a location in Florida.
Here is a quick shot of the propagules beginning to root in the riparium planter.
I am asking for $29 for everything. I have before sold little established rooted mangrove trees for around seventeen bucks each before shipping, so this a good deal. You will just need to use some patience because they are slow-growing plants.
I can also provide additional tips for growing the black mangroves, but like I said they are pretty easy plants. I have enough extra propagules here for just two ro three of these kits, so send a PM soon if you are interested.
