Magnolia Leaves

The leaves of the Magnolia tree are distinctive, attractive, and very useful for aquarium purposes. They're decorative, and make a great supplemental food source/biofilm substrate. They can vary widely in color, including oranges and browns, which makes them particularly attractive for a mixed leaf litter bed!  There are over 50 cultivars. Magnolia grandiflora (the one we typically offer) is quite beautiful. Ours are harvested after they have naturally fallen, which is important, as some of the sugars have been depleted, and are free from pesticides, herbicides, and pollution.  Magnolia leaves have a distinctive "look." Let's just say that, when you remove them from the context of the tree, they're downright "exotic-looking"- perfect for our uses!  They will darken over time after submersion, adding to their uniqueness.  As far as tannins in the leaves, these leaves seem to contain quite a good quantity of them, and you will get a good, golden-brown tint with several leaves in a relati