Red & Black Mulberry Leaves – Organic Shrimp & Caterpillar Food | 20 Leaves Fresh or Dried | Natural Aquarium & Insect Feed | Garden Grown

Provide your shrimp or caterpillars with natural, organic nutrition using these Red and Black Mulberry Tree leaves. This listing includes 20 mulberry leaves harvested from garden-grown trees and carefully prepared for use as aquarium shrimp food or caterpillar feed. Depending on the season, leaves may be sent fresh or dried and shredded during winter months to maintain quality and availability.

Mulberry leaves are widely used by shrimp keepers and insect hobbyists because they break down slowly in water and provide a natural food source rich in nutrients. These leaves can also create beneficial biofilm for shrimp tanks while offering caterpillars a familiar and healthy food source. Leaves are harvested from untreated trees and handled with care for hobby use.

You will receive:
✔️ 20 organic Red & Black mulberry leaves
✔️ Fresh leaves (seasonal) or dried/shredded during winter
✔️ Garden-grown from untreated trees
✔️ Suitable for shrimp tanks or caterpillar feeding
✔️ Carefully packed for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus rubra / Morus nigra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Mature tree leaves
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining garden soil
Watering: Moderate watering for healthy leaf production
Mature Height: 30–50 feet depending on species
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Trees can be grown in containers when young

💡 Care Tip: For aquarium use, rinse dried or fresh leaves before placing them in the tank. Leaves will slowly soften and release nutrients while providing a natural grazing surface for shrimp.