tinytawnykitten Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I have a plant in my tank which I think is a Hygrophila of some sort, and it grows roots along all its stems. Should I cut the plant in these places and plant them or should I shove the whole stem with all the roots into the gravel or just leave well enough alone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 This plant is easy and doesn't really care where you cut it You can cut it in sections and replant the cut-offs. They will grow new shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I am guessing that you are talking about Hygrophila polysperma, but you could also be talking about salicifolia, stricta or difformis. They can all develop arial type roots when grown submersed and can basically be ignored. Most hygrophilas will grow a plant from a floating leaf and a way to propagate polysperma is to get it rooted then weight the stem down so it is laying flat and a plant will grow from each leaf node. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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