Ideas for 10gal emersed plants?

[WolfFisho1]

Hello everyone,
I am looking to put together a 10gal planted shrimp tank. I've got a few mosses in mind and a floating plant, but I would also like to have at least one largish (relative to a 10gal) emersed plant growing out of the surface of the water from the bottom substrate. I would like to stay away from plants that humidity needs. Any ideas? Thank you!

I looked a little at BOLBITIS HEUDELOTII but I don't know much about it...

 

[knifegill]

Spider plants, pothos and cabbage are what have worked for me so far.

From substrate to surface? Find a tall lucky bamboo. That should root up and do well if emergent.

 

[WolfFisho1]

I'd like something broad leafed maybe? Something like the java fern but without the need for humidity...

 

[Noto]

Any kind of sword would work too.

 

[WolfFisho1]

Any kind of sword would work too.

Yeah I've looked at that a little bit, but it seems like they need a fair amount of nitrogen when emersed? Would a shrimp tank offer enough? I am trying to stay away from fertilizers because I am hoping to take this tank along to college with me and have it as low tech as possible. But thank you I'll try looking into swords more!

 

[JamesF]

Nitrogen can be easily added through root tabs. Swords look pretty cool when growing emersed.

 

[smithj427]

You could try any of the sedges, rushes or even some grass species. They should be coming more prevalent with pond season arriving.