vapo Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Got a plant from Animates and they told me it was a sword, but I don't think they really knew what it was, cos they said it was an Amazon and it's not. Anyone know what it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 It looks like it might be a Borneo Sword. Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapo Posted July 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 It seems to have slightly broader leaves than that, but it looks a lot like it. It's probably some sort of bog plant though, cos it hasn't grown at all since we got it. Other plants growing fine, just not this one. Cheers, Vapo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 I've got a Borneo Sword in my tank at work, my Amazon Swords are throwing out runners left, right and centre but my Borneo Sword has only grown two new leaves in a couple of years :roll: , stupid plant :lol: . It isn't dieing so I have just left it in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Bog plants grow, they just have leaves that rot and die rather than breaking off and reproducing.... right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 This plant may be Anubias barteri v. barteri This would also explain its slow growth rate, as anubias are very slow growing plants. Anubias barteri v. nana is commonly seen & v. barteri is available quite regularly now. Try www.tropica.dk for more info. http://www.aquahobby.com/garden/e_barteri.php Also has a good pic. Borneo sword is Spathiphyllum Sp. The Peace Lily, more suited to bathrooms than aquariums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 I was thinking it is the Peace Lily. If it is that will explain why it isn't growing. It will eventually die because it will only grow submerged for a short period of time. Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo1 Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 I think it may be anubias barteri too and you are right Jude they look very like a peace lily. I asked a grower once but he assured me they are not the same plant and here was me thinking I could just tear apart the peace lilies I have and use them in tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Its all very confusing isn't it. I have what I thought was anubias barterii (from caryl) and it looks like a bigger leaved anubias nana - roundish leaves and nothing like this plant. Lets hope we get it solved Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapo Posted July 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Thanks a lot everyone. Probably some sort of anubias, but I'm still not sure which. Yes, I agree Jude. I've looked at a lot of them now and it doesn't seem to quite fit any that I've seen yet, but I'll keep lookin'! Cheers, Vapo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 It looks exactly like a 'sword' I bought from an LFS, turned out to be a Peace Lily... Keep an eye on it - if it NEVER grows, it's more than likely a Peace Lily, and you should remove it, 'cause it'll deteriorate and eventually die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 As far as I know Jude my Anubias is v. nana. I have seen it in both small and large leaved versions depending on conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Thanks caryl, thats helped clarify things Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 It recently started sending out bigger leaves than usual too :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 maybe it wants to be a peace lily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I htink it is trying to escape the encroaching red rotala! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiverJohn Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I bought 2 of these plants ages ago, also from LFS called "Swords". One of them is still going nuts! Throws out a leaf and grows straight to the surface then opens up, has a bit of red colour in the leaf too. All you see in the tank is a stalk. Got to the stage now i just cut them off cos they stalks look horrible. Its only use at the moment is its stalks support the leaves of a large E.Orisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I tend to agree with Jude it looks like a peace lily, and the pointed ends and general shape of the leaf is what makes me think that. how is the plant going at the moment, is it growing or showing signs of die back. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hi, I'm Vapo's partner and the plant has just decided to grow a bit taller. Perhaps because we've changed the lighting patterns. We keep the 10,000K on longer and the 18,000K on for shorter periods of time. Perhaps this is the reason? We'll see how it goes. Keep ya posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapo Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Well, the problem has been solved!! 100 points to all those who thought it was a peace lily!! Went to Mitre 10 Mega and they had peace lillies for sale. Took one look and recognised my plant immediately! It is now potted and sitting on my dining table. I also went to Animates (Lower Hutt) and told them the story. They gave us an anubias on the spot. Thanks to all who took time to check this out Cheers again, Vapo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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