L linda1503 Fishaholic Joined Jan 5, 2006 Messages 585 Reaction score 0 Location Cheshire England Dec 7, 2007 #1 Hi Can anyone id this plant for me and tell me the best way to cut it back? Its a lovely plant but is taking over my tank. Thanks Attachments Image021.jpg 25.3 KB · Views: 46
Hi Can anyone id this plant for me and tell me the best way to cut it back? Its a lovely plant but is taking over my tank. Thanks
ted28 Fish Fanatic Joined Sep 17, 2005 Messages 133 Reaction score 0 Location Ireland Dec 7, 2007 #2 looks to me like Hygrophilia Polysperma
ted28 Fish Fanatic Joined Sep 17, 2005 Messages 133 Reaction score 0 Location Ireland Dec 7, 2007 #3 Just cut it back to the length you want and replant the cut stems if you want. The cut plants will grow side shoots and become more bushy.
Just cut it back to the length you want and replant the cut stems if you want. The cut plants will grow side shoots and become more bushy.
OP OP L linda1503 Fishaholic Joined Jan 5, 2006 Messages 585 Reaction score 0 Location Cheshire England Dec 7, 2007 #4 Thanks ted28 wasn't sure if I could just cut it off at the top or have to up-root it and cut it from the bottom. I'll do as you suggest and replant the cut off bits. Thanks a lot for that!
Thanks ted28 wasn't sure if I could just cut it off at the top or have to up-root it and cut it from the bottom. I'll do as you suggest and replant the cut off bits. Thanks a lot for that!
F fordtrannyman New Member Joined Oct 9, 2007 Messages 20 Reaction score 0 Dec 8, 2007 #5 http/plantgeek.net/plant-138.htm