Yes very well. Take shorter cuttings that will help them adapt better in my experience. Other than that just make sure your tank has everything the plant requires. (Quality light, substrate, and nutrients available)
I've seen some Ludwigia sp. growing "in the wild" (a cement-lined drainage ditch) in huge mats over maybe an inch of water. Any special trick to taking open-air emergent cuttings and adapting them to an aquarium? Or just snip and plant?
I've seen something that looks like this growing out of the water in dry air in a pot. Looked to have a much tougher deep red stem. Is it the same species? Is this something that can be grown emerging like Brazilian money wort?
I grow them out of water in a high humidity environment. You can also grow it in a relatively low humidity environment. I suspect that the lower humidity environment would result in much more robust stems and deeper colors. So you probably saw some Ludwigia species growing fully emersed 👍
@@AquariumPlantLab Yeah the difference is dramatic. The part above the water line almost looks like a related but different species. Very robust and terrestrial looking out of water when in bins or aquariums or in the wild. I suspect the high humidity your using almost creates a hybrid condition causing it to look closer to the under water mode. Absolutely fascinating
I am experimenting with a bunch of organic soil right now. So far it works about the same as miracle grow, but I do think miracle grow produces higher yields.
I haven't been spraying the plants much at all, so I basically wet the soil to the desired moisture then just leave it alone. This eliminates the need for removing water. Even in tubs that do get sprayed, I always spray very sparingly such that the amount of water increase is pretty negligible. I usually have to replace the soil before water ever becomes an issue. Spray sparingly :)
Most stems plants are grown above water (like all other aquarium plants). So these would melt about the same as any other plants you would pick up. Melting with stem plants isn't much of a problem as long as they come back with new growth, which they usually do : )
Excellent advice Sir.
I'll definitely try it...
Let me know how it works for you :)
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Will give you feedback for sure.
How long should the stems be to start?
Have you ever had problems with mites or fungus gnats? If so, what helped you avoid them? Do you have any tips?
Is sunlight enough?
Can I do this in my balcony there are some sunlight for couple of hours
Very likely! As long as you are in a relatively warm climate. I would give it a shot with a small setup and see how it goes!
What kind of light are you using? Just regular shop lights or special grow lights? Can you link the light that you’re using? Tysm
Links are already in the description :)
do they adapt to being submerged well?
Yes very well. Take shorter cuttings that will help them adapt better in my experience. Other than that just make sure your tank has everything the plant requires. (Quality light, substrate, and nutrients available)
Thanks for the info, Great video as usual 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am about to order one of these!!
You can’t go wrong with Ludwigia Repens. A true classic :) I have some nice stems at the moment 🌱
I've seen some Ludwigia sp. growing "in the wild" (a cement-lined drainage ditch) in huge mats over maybe an inch of water. Any special trick to taking open-air emergent cuttings and adapting them to an aquarium? Or just snip and plant?
Snip and plant but grab a lot to be sure it transitions good
Does the ludwigia lose its lower leaves gradually under water after trimming ?
I've seen something that looks like this growing out of the water in dry air in a pot. Looked to have a much tougher deep red stem. Is it the same species? Is this something that can be grown emerging like Brazilian money wort?
I grow them out of water in a high humidity environment. You can also grow it in a relatively low humidity environment. I suspect that the lower humidity environment would result in much more robust stems and deeper colors. So you probably saw some Ludwigia species growing fully emersed 👍
@@AquariumPlantLab Yeah the difference is dramatic. The part above the water line almost looks like a related but different species. Very robust and terrestrial looking out of water when in bins or aquariums or in the wild. I suspect the high humidity your using almost creates a hybrid condition causing it to look closer to the under water mode. Absolutely fascinating
Have you use organic soil before?
I am experimenting with a bunch of organic soil right now. So far it works about the same as miracle grow, but I do think miracle grow produces higher yields.
do you usually drain water? i assume eventually water level will rise above the soil correct?
I haven't been spraying the plants much at all, so I basically wet the soil to the desired moisture then just leave it alone. This eliminates the need for removing water.
Even in tubs that do get sprayed, I always spray very sparingly such that the amount of water increase is pretty negligible. I usually have to replace the soil before water ever becomes an issue. Spray sparingly :)
@@AquariumPlantLab ohh got it!! but do u spray everyday?
Whats the melt rate from emersed to submersed ?
Most stems plants are grown above water (like all other aquarium plants). So these would melt about the same as any other plants you would pick up. Melting with stem plants isn't much of a problem as long as they come back with new growth, which they usually do : )
personally, it's been a few weeks, not a bad leaf, so my "melt rate" = 0%.
Nice!
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I'm gonna try this out. How many light hours/day do you give the plants?
Cool trick! Do you think this will work for other stem species? Rotala, bacopa, limnophila, hygrophila?
Definitely! I have grown all sorts of stems in soil. I have a number of videos featuring different species too. 👍
When is safe to remove lid completely and let plants to grow and water just weekly like any other plant in the house
Wonderfull
Thank you! Cheers!
Which aquarium plant do u think is the easiest to propagate emersed?
Bacopa Caroliniana is pretty darn hardy! I would say that species with a soil based setup.
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