Great list!!! Hydrocotyl has so much character. Tripartita(and Japonica) are such special specimens that draw your attention. The same can be said about Hygrophila Pinnatifida--nothing else looks like it. H. Cuba looks like the deluxe version of Monte Carlo🤩 S. Repens looks like what we expect most Crypts to look(but don't) Thanks for the great tip about the Rotala narrow leaf red! You left out the Riccia though😉 I guess you'll have to do a part 2 list 🙏
Sometimes, it has to do with the type of substrate, avoid thicker substrate like gravel, and use a finer substrate. If you are already doing that, you can try to plant deep even if that means losing half or most of the plant. That way, the roots will grow deeper and stronger, and as long as some leaves are on top of the soil, the plant will grow :)
Beautiful video.
Great list!!! Hydrocotyl has so much character. Tripartita(and Japonica) are such special specimens that draw your attention. The same can be said about Hygrophila Pinnatifida--nothing else looks like it. H. Cuba looks like the deluxe version of Monte Carlo🤩 S. Repens looks like what we expect most Crypts to look(but don't) Thanks for the great tip about the Rotala narrow leaf red! You left out the Riccia though😉 I guess you'll have to do a part 2 list 🙏
Thank you! And maybe I will :)
Love the video!! Would the red plants still be red without CO2?
Thank you! I haven't tried growing these plants without CO2. Upon my research, they do prefer some sort of CO2 supplement.
how do you keep hydrocotyle tripartita lodged to the soil? mine keep floating and their roots won't take hold.
Sometimes, it has to do with the type of substrate, avoid thicker substrate like gravel, and use a finer substrate. If you are already doing that, you can try to plant deep even if that means losing half or most of the plant. That way, the roots will grow deeper and stronger, and as long as some leaves are on top of the soil, the plant will grow :)