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1. How do you grow Rotala rotundifolia?
2. Does Rotala rotundifolia need co2?
3. How do you care for Rotala rotundifolia?
4. Can rotala grow emersed?
5. Can you float Rotala rotundifolia?
6. How do you care for alternanthera Reineckii?
7. How do you plant aquarium stem plants?
8. How do you grow rotala Macrandra?
9. How do you trim a Rotala indica?
10. How do you care for Ludwigia repens?
11. How do you trim a rotala bonsai?
12. What aquatic plants can grow emersed?
13. How do you take care of a floating plant?
14. Will floating plants block light?
15. Do Gouramis like floating plants?
16. Does alternanthera Reineckii need CO2?
17. How big do alternanthera get?
18. How do you plant utricularia Graminifolia?

How do you grow Rotala rotundifolia?

Propagation: The propagation of Rotala rotundifolia is easy: simply cut the top half of a strong stem and gently replant it in the substrate after removing any leaves from the last node of the stem. The parent stem will quickly develop new shoots and the newly planted cutting will quickly develop a root system.

Does Rotala rotundifolia need co2?

The description of real Rotala indica can be found here - along with the explanation of how the names got mixed up. It is tolerant of a wide range of water parameters and is an easy plant to grow; it does well even in aquariums without carbon dioxide injection after a period of adjustment.

How do you care for Rotala rotundifolia?

Rotala rotundifolia care is easy. Rotala grows rapidly and can be pruned to prevent the plant from becoming too bushy. Be sure to prune as needed to allow sufficient space between plants, as fish love to swim in the jungle-like growth. Aquarium water temperature is ideally between 62- and 82-degrees F.

Can rotala grow emersed?

Plants like Rotala (pictured above), Ludwigia, and Micranthemum have multiple “forms” that they can take depending on the environment in which they find themselves: immersed or emersed.

Can you float Rotala rotundifolia?

The only plants that cant be grown floating are root feeders. Everything else is fine with a few exceptions.

How do you care for alternanthera Reineckii?

Alternanthera reineckii requires moderate to high lighting (2 to 4 watts/gal) to do well. If kept in low-light tanks the lower leaves tend to fall off. Separate each stem and plant individually. This will result in better growth and the lower leaves will still receive some light as this aquarium plant grows taller.

How do you plant aquarium stem plants?

Stem plants are just planted in the substrate. For doing so, a well-sized pair of tweezers for planting is quite helpful. With the tweezers, you can grab a portion of several stems and insert them into the substrate. The substrate ought to be thoroughly moistened with a spray bottle before planting.

How do you grow rotala Macrandra?

Rotala macrandra is a fast growing stem plant so propagation is easy; cut off top 3 to 4 inches of the stem and replant, leave the bottom portion to sprout new shoots. Robust varietals such as the green varietals can take more topping cycles before requiring replanting of new tips and discarding of old bottoms.

How do you trim a Rotala indica?

Trim half of stem, remove other half? It is best to plant those plants, and other stem plants, one stem at a time, separated by a half inch to an inch. Then just shear them off when they get higher than you want them to be, or especially if you want them to get bushier.

How do you care for Ludwigia repens?

To achieve strong shoots, the substrate ​should be nutrient-rich under a high-light intensity. Three to five strong specimens could be used for the mid to background area. Ludwigia repens grows well in both very soft and hard water, although soft, slightly acidic water is best.

How do you trim a rotala bonsai?

indica 'bonzai' is usually good at branching from cut stems. You can re-plant the cuttings into the group, to chieve denser look. As growth gets going again in the gruop, cut the next 1/3 of stems in group. Again cut the tallest, and re-plant some, if you want.

What aquatic plants can grow emersed?

cordifolius 'Tropica Marble Queen', are excellent riparium choices when planted as emersed-adapted plants. Aquarium Cryptocoryne, Anubias and Java Fern (Microsorum) also make beautiful riparium plants if grown in a tank setup with a closed top to maintain the warm, high-humidity conditions of their wild habitats.

How do you take care of a floating plant?

In general, floating plants don't require high maintenance, but they tend to grow very fast and thus need to be subjected to de-leafing. Ensure that the plants are aided in aeration by filtration systems, and that the floating direction is controlled.

Will floating plants block light?

Summary: Floating plants will reduce light penetration and create shade that can be important for low-light plants, shrimp, snails, and some fish.

Do Gouramis like floating plants?

As for plants, in my experience with gouramis and bettas, they both love floating plant cover. Amazon frogbit, duckweed, dwarf water lettuce, and hornwort are great in that they are quick growing and don't require very high lighting.

Does alternanthera Reineckii need CO2?

Alternanthera Reineckii is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that its pretty easy to grow. Most red stem plants can prove difficult to get that vibrant red color without providing high CO2 and micronutrients.

How big do alternanthera get?

Size & Growth

This plant grows around 12” inches tall and spreads 12” inches wide, which is a typical growth habit among its species.

How do you plant utricularia Graminifolia?

The Utricularia Graminifolia is fairly to plant. Usually most big plant growers sell them on ceramic disks or mineral wool. To plant it, you simply have to cut the wool in several small pieces and plant them a couple cm apart from each other.