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For me it is Java ferns (supposed to be easy, they all get black edges/spots for me and look like crap) and Crypts. When I first started I was sure I would hate crypts and not be able to keep them - horror stories about melting and all that.
Ended up giving it a try, bought some here on the board , went in with the initial mass planting. Didn't hold much hope, even while I was planting them it felt liek the leaves barely attach to the roots and I was sure that I was damaging them. I'm sure they melted while I wasn't paying attention in those first weeks, but now I have several scattered across the tank, very lush and a wonderful soft green color - what a great family of plants! Even in less than great positions (wedged next to rocks or the tank side or whatever) they seem to be determined to send up leaves and grow.
Ended up giving it a try, bought some here on the board , went in with the initial mass planting. Didn't hold much hope, even while I was planting them it felt liek the leaves barely attach to the roots and I was sure that I was damaging them. I'm sure they melted while I wasn't paying attention in those first weeks, but now I have several scattered across the tank, very lush and a wonderful soft green color - what a great family of plants! Even in less than great positions (wedged next to rocks or the tank side or whatever) they seem to be determined to send up leaves and grow.