[Jackk]

I'm Beginning my first 10 gallon tropical planted aquarium and I don't want to spend money on any plants considering the entire earth is covered by them. My only concern is since I live in NY, all the aquatic plants have adapted to harsh season shifts and colder water. Does anyone know if plants found in ponds in NY can survive in tropical conditions? I'm sure some will be fine in the warmer water but if anyone has some experience here I would appreciate some advice so I don't waste time trying to grow plants that will just die.

 

[Jackk]

I tried to find a list of aquatic plants in my area earlier but all I can find is info on invasive species. I'm probably just going to have to experiment. If I find anything cool that survives I'll be happy to show you.

 

[Jackk]

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/0603004.pdf‎
https://www.google.com/#
In case anyone is curious, this PDF shows aquatic plants native to Washington state that people grow in their tanks. Some of the listed species are present in NY.

 

[Jackk]

http://newyork.plantatlas.usf.edu/

This website is perfect for finding out which types of popular aquarium plants grow in your county. Just type the scientific name into the search bar and if its native to NY it will show you a map of which counties they occupy.