Zev Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Can't remember what it is called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Im not Alanmin but I think its a Bacopa of some sort. Is that your plant in the picture? Does it look different growing underwater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 See how the pairs of leaves rotate around the stem---hence the name Rotala (that would be my guess) Send another picture when it flowers then you will know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I got it off you Alan! Only growing on top of the Riccia at the moment Supasi, I rather like it like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 AHHHHH yes rotala seems more like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 thats some nice thick looking riccia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 is is in a pond or just growing out of the tank? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 2 Ft tank, full of Guppies. 1 x 24w 6500k PC lamp. Riccia sits on top of a chunk of Java moss and driftwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 It must be Rotala rotundifolia as I don't grow Bacopa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Rotala because the leaves rotate around the stem and rotundifolia--round leaf. (when emersed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabman Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 That looks soooooo different to what the rotala rotund... I have. Its amazing how different the plants can look depending on growing conditions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Down here it is seldom available in the shops because most plants are grown commercially emersed and no one wants to buy Rotala that way. I used to grow them emersed to get them to flower so they could be identified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 That looks soooooo different to what the rotala rotund... I have. Its amazing how different the plants can look depending on growing conditions! Come on Zab - show us your Rotala rotundifolia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Off the subject a bit but it branches like that in the picture when emersed and will grow roots at each branch so that they can be cut off and planted as seperate plants. The same thing will happen when submersed if you get the stem established then weight it down so it is horizontal and it will grow a whole heap of new verticle stems with roots. An easy way to propagate in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 You are on to it. You could plant each of those and they would convert to submersed but only if they get some light (you have a good crop of riccia there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 The Riccia has taken over the top of the tank - the Java fern loves it though, because it doesn't particularly like the bright light. Will have to have a prune out shortly, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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