Trimming Cabomba Plants

[Fantail_John]

I need to cut (prune) my Cabomba Plant, what is the best way to do this? I am new to plants and only got the cabomba in my betta tank and it's taking over it lol advice will be most welcomed

 

[Aquamaniac]

I need to cut (prune) my Cabomba Plant, what is the best way to do this? I am new to plants and only got the cabomba in my betta tank and it's taking over it lol advice will be most welcomed

I had cabomba before.And to my knowledge there's not much science to it.You just cut it were it suits you.The plant will actually grow faster after every time you cut it.
And if you need it,the parts you cuted can be replanted again.eventually they will grow roots and grow into another plant.If there's a special way of doing it i never used it.If its simple why complicate it.

 

[Fantail_John]

Thank you only had it in the tank for a week and it as grown about 2 inch's, the cuttings might be ok to start off with in my main tank, when I do the big move lol

 

[ATK!!!]

Two quick things. One: If you do find that the bottom is starting to go yellow and raggedy quickly like many do without the higher light that they require, then you may find yourself in a situation where the plant only lasts for a relatively short amount of time before dying. This may not happen to you, but in my and quite a few others cases Cabomba has let me down as a 'very easy plant to grow'. If you do find htis is happening, it is better to get rid of it sooner rather than later as they will decompose quickly. (I tried Limnophila sessiliflora after failing with Cabomba and found that not only does it look much more beautiful but I am now making money from the huge amounts that are growing in my tank!) Two: How have you planted it (what substrate etc.)

 

[Fantail_John]

I thought Cabomba was a easy plant to care for? as I know many people and a few on here that just float the Cabomba and have lasted and grown. A lot of people like it in betta tanks, that's why I bought it with a few members on here as said it's easy to care for and no special treatments. Up to now mine is doing good in just the gravel no signs of yellowing or anything. See how is goes and will keep my eye on it thank you for your information I will see about the Limnophila sessiliflora, with just starting with real plants I don't want to start with soils and Co2 ect not just yet

 

[Aquamaniac]

I thought Cabomba was a easy plant to care for? as I know many people and a few on here that just float the Cabomba and have lasted and grown. A lot of people like it in betta tanks, that's why I bought it with a few members on here as said it's easy to care for and no special treatments. Up to now mine is doing good in just the gravel no signs of yellowing or anything. See how is goes and will keep my eye on it thank you for your information I will see about the Limnophila sessiliflora, with just starting with real plants I don't want to start with soils and Co2 ect not just yet

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No cabomba is not a very easy plant.Its more of a medium requirements plant.The easy alternative for cabomba is the one sugested above.

Limnophila sessiliflora

Cabomba with the right settings will grow very rapidly and healthy.But in the wrong settings it hardly grows and dies quite fast.

these are easy plants

 

[ATK!!!]

I thought Cabomba was a easy plant to care for? as I know many people and a few on here that just float the Cabomba and have lasted and grown. A lot of people like it in betta tanks, that's why I bought it with a few members on here as said it's easy to care for and no special treatments. Up to now mine is doing good in just the gravel no signs of yellowing or anything. See how is goes and will keep my eye on it thank you for your information I will see about the Limnophila sessiliflora, with just starting with real plants I don't want to start with soils and Co2 ect not just yet

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No cabomba is not a very easy plant.Its more of a medium requirements plant.The easy alternative for cabomba is the one sugested above.

Limnophila sessiliflora

Cabomba with the right settings will grow very rapidly and healthy.But in the wrong settings it hardly grows and dies quite fast.

these are easy plants

+1 To that. Don't worry though, it may still work for you, just remember that if it doesn't then there are easier options out there!