Pruning Limnophila Sessiliflora (ambulia)

[mark.w.jones]

I have got some Limnophila Sessiliflora growing at the back of my 10 gal UK tank. It is growing exceptionally well considering the low light conditions and lack of CO2 so I'm really pleased with it. It is beginning to send out runners now which are rooting across the back of the tank, however it is also getting rather tall. How do I prune it as I am worried if I just chop the top off it'll look crap and die back.

 

[RadaR]

Cut half way or 2-3rds down the stem and re-plant the cutting somewhere in the tank or sell/swap on. The stem left in the gravel will send out 2 or more shoots. This creates the bushy look in planted tanks

 

[mark.w.jones]

Thanks for the advice.