This Aquatic Or Not?

[garyspence84]

Hello all!!

Never posted in this part of the forum before....... anyway....

I'v had this plant in my tank now for about 3 months or so (at least), its never gave me any bother, in fact, its the only 1 that i'v never had to trim any dead bits off. Its grown a fair bit too since I got it and sprouted at least half a dozen new leaves. But I'v just read that it's not aquatic

Is this the case and if so whats the best course of action?

Any help would be much appreciated

G

 

[SaTiVa1984]

I think that is a Dracaena sanderiana which is not aquatic!

Have a look through here it might help:

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/297782-a-survey-of-non-aquatic-plants/

You could probably remove it and pot it up.

 

[garyspence84]

#39####!!!!! kinda looks like a spider plant dont it?

#39####! #39####! DAMMMMMIT!!!!

I really like this plant too.
Suppose I better remove it then... although I will be taking it back to the petshop that sold it to me, and beat them to death with it

or at least hit them with a stern frown haha

cheers

G

 

[SaTiVa1984]

#39####!!!!! kinda looks like a spider plant dont it?

#39####! #39####! DAMMMMMIT!!!!

I really like this plant too.
Suppose I better remove it then... although I will be taking it back to the petshop that sold it to me, and beat them to death with it

or at least hit them with a stern frown haha

cheers

G

Hehe, i have also fallen for this plant in the past, they lasted 3-4 week in my tank before getting yellow dots and falling to pieces, i had no idea at the time they were not aquatic, and it kinda put me off real plants for a long time, only when i joined here a month ago did i find out what it really was.

Although im not sure, i think that it can be kept submerged as long as the leaves are out of the water, and it grows into like a twisted bamboo, try google images and you will see what i mean.

Quick edit* found this on wikipedia:

Cultivation and uses

Dracaena sanderiana and related species are popular houseplants, with numerous cultivars sold. It can survive in many indoor conditions, but indirect lighting is best as direct sunlight can cause the leaves to turn yellow and burn.

Although it grows better in soil, it is often sold with the roots in water. The water should be completely changed every two weeks. The water should be bottled water, soft tap water with very little fluoride, or even water from a filtered, established aquarium. It does best in bright, indirect lighting and temperatures from 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F).

Yellow or brown leaf edges may be caused by too much direct light, crowded roots, or fluoridated or chlorinated water, the latter of which can be prevented by leaving tap water exposed to the air for a day before plant use. Salty or softened water can also cause this.

Twisted shapes can be produced by rotating the plant with respect to gravity and directed light sources. This is difficult to achieve for most home users, but not impossible with a lot of spare time and a lot of patience.

Often in large chain pet shops it will be sold as an aquatic plant. While it will live for months like this, it will eventually rot unless the sprouts are allowed to grow above the surface.

 

[garyspence84]

Haha thats exactly what I have been doing the past half hor or so!

I'v taken it out and planted it, makes a nice addition to my kitchen window

Theres a gap in my tank now though that doesnt look so good

G

Just read the rest of your reply. Maybe the kitchen windows NOT such a good place as the sun rises at that side of the house.

At least i have plenty of 'established' tank water i can water it with haha

Thanks very much for your help there dude! Much appreciated

G