How To Encourage Java Fern To Re-Grow.

[micko]

A friend of mine has given me a rather large bit of java fern on a piece of bogwood. The plant itself has took a good beating with his severum. Chunks bit off everywhere.
What's the best way to re-grow this or is it dead? Shall I cut it all back or not?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ZoddyZod]

cut the damaged leaves off as near to the rhizome as possible (so the plant doesn't waste energy trying to repair them).

I'm assuming it has some undamaged leaves?

 

[micko]

None. They've all been chewed. Looking at it there must have been over 20 leaves at least.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[ian]

they should grow back if the rhizome is intact. They would grow back a lot quicker, with some C02.

 

[micko]

Thanks Ian. I've ordered some EasyCarbo today, estimated delivery is 2-3 working days.
Have a wee CO2 pressurised set but it would be no good for this tank.