Identify?

[IovaykInD]

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[IovaykInD]

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[IovaykInD]

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The first one is Egeria densa, it can also be called Elodea.

The second one looks like Hygrophila difformis or Water wisteria.

The third one looks like an Anubia species, common ones would be Anubias nana and Anubias barteri.

 

[Lateral Line]

1. Agree.

2. Could also be a Ceratopteris species, possibly Ceratopteris cornuta. Not much showing. Does this plant grow a stem with leaves on it, (Hygrophila), or does it have a crown from which new leaves "unroll", (Ceratopteris).

3. Yes, it looks like an Anubias. If so, the leaves will be coming from a stout flesht rhizome. This should not be buried, as it appears to be. Rather, it should be tied to a stone or some wood.

 

[IovaykInD]

2. Could also be a Ceratopteris species, possibly Ceratopteris cornuta. Not much showing. Does this plant grow a stem with leaves on it, (Hygrophila), or does it have a crown from which new leaves "unroll", (Ceratopteris).

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I think it is Ceratopteris because it does have a crown from which new leaves "unroll." How do I propogate this type of plant?

About the first species..it doesn't look like anacharis to me. I've had anacharis before, but this plant is different, because there aren't as many leaves on it as anacharis.

About the anubias species...what can I tie it to? I don't have anything like driftwood or rocks in the tank.

Isaac

 

[IovaykInD]

Also...around the house, my mom has plants that look like anubias. However, the leaves are not submerged...just the roots. Are these actually anubias that I can place inside the water to grow? I will get a picture if it is needed.

Thanks,
Isaac

 

[illusion54]

Funny you mention it, i clipped some of my moms house plant. Probably same one youre talking about and i submerged it and have had success so far. The roots grow and the plant doesnt die. I wouldnt recommend it for a serious planted tank, i just use it for my 10 gallon guppies.

 

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Once growing well, Ceratopteris species form small plantlets on the leaf margins which eventually float free and can be planted. It is a large buoyant plant. I suspect with that very coarse gravel you have, you'll have problems with the plant floating free. To remain well rooted, it needs a fine substrate. Many people keep it as a floating plant.

Under poor light Egeria densa does develop long and spindly. To get really close leaves, you need to give it good light.

There are a lot of house plants that look like aquatic plants. They probably are not. Some may be toxic, most will rot and pollute your tank if submerged.