I do not want it to require much extra work, if any at all. I've got a 29 gal. aquarium with gravel as the substrate. The lighting is standard aquarium, 20 watts. I'd prefer not to have to add things like fertilizer but if that's the one thing I have to do, fine. The water is kept at high 60s to low 70s.. room temp. The actual water level(not including the gravel..) is 12 inches, so obviously something smaller than that, unless it's fine to "gather" at the surface. My filter is not on 24/7(I keep frogs, not fish) and there is no other air supply.. But if I have to keep filter on that is fine. Are there any plants that meet that criteria? I'd rather not get a fake plant, but if I have to.. lol
What kind of aquarium plant should I get?
As posted above, that's not much lighting. There are a few plants that could do well though.
Have a look at this link. Loads of plants that do well in low light. Some of them NEED low lighting. http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide_list...
The plants will need a little fertilizer every now and again. I tend to add it only if I notice a lack of normal growth.
ADDED: The thing that holds the bulb HAS to be the same watt as the bulb. So if you get a brighter bulb, you'd need to replace the fitting too.
Reply:sorry but i would say go with fake changes in tank can also kill plants, plant's don't maintain there self just cuz they are in water . that's my feeling, but i did real plants and i maintained them more than my fish someday's
Reply:I have no fancy lighting in my 29 gallon tank... No Co2 system... No special dirt or anything.. Just small gravel and my plants do well. I do keep my light on for about 13 hours a day though. The only thing I added to my tank recently that actually made my plants grow a little faster was an air bubble volcano. The bubbles are so tiny that it distributes oxygen through out the tank now. I also have a bubble wand on the other end of my tank. I prune my plants about every 5-6 weeks.. And I do a 25% water change once a week..
I have Wysteria in my tank and it does very well.. Have some others, but I'm not sure what they are called... It's all the common stuff you can get at pet stores.
The only thing I suggest is... If your tank is new, you don't have enough "yuck" in the tank for them. Make sure the tank is at least 4-5 months old before adding live plants.
Reply:You have very low light. I think you should go with Java fern. There are a couple different varieties, some are harder to find than others.
Java fern grows very slowly but is super easy to care for. It shouldn't be planted in the substrate or the roots will rot. What you do is tie it down to pebbles or driftwood. You can get some river rock to tie it to which isn't expensive.
EDIT: The more wattage you have over your tank the more work you'll have to do. Right now you have a low tech tank.
You may be able to just get a new bulb and put it in the hood you already have.
If you get two watts per gallon over your tank it'll be a medium tech tank. You won't need CO2 injection but you may need some ferts. You'll be able to have a lot more plants. If you avoid plants that are heavy root feeders like crypts, you should only need to add carbon in liquid form by adding Seachem's Flourish Excel.
When/if you upgrade your lighting you'll probably have an algae bloom. If you decide to upgrade, buy as many plants as you can when you're actually going to put the new bulb in, and start dosing with Flourish Excel at the same time too. You want to do this to balance light and carbon and nitrates so you won't get algae.
It sounds more complicated than it actually is.
Reply:You don't even have enough light for even a low light tank set up. I would advise you to upgrade your lights to at least 30 watts. When you get that sorted you can proceed to get plants that require low light, such as Anubias, Java fern, java moss etc. Other plants like anacharis do well in low light and don't require much fertz or CO2. In fact, a low light tank (1-2 watts per gallon) doesn't require extra CO2. Check out this blog for more useful info on low light tanks:
http://lowlightlowtechplanted.blogspot.c...
Also there is this good site that provides you a list of plants based on light requirements and overall easiness.
http://www.plantgeek.net/
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Why do rocks come to the surface?
I planted a small garden last year, and removed all of the rocks in the first 8 inches down. It took some time. This year...I find more...lots more. Anyone know why?
Why do rocks come to the surface?
Frost upheaval or, as Ozark farmers say - "rock heaving " - can be as common as the growth of weeds each spring. It’s a natural upward movement of rocks from lower soil depth. The process of freezing and thawing of soil provides the hydraulic force which lies at the bottom of this phenomenon.
Why do rocks come to the surface?
Frost upheaval or, as Ozark farmers say - "rock heaving " - can be as common as the growth of weeds each spring. It’s a natural upward movement of rocks from lower soil depth. The process of freezing and thawing of soil provides the hydraulic force which lies at the bottom of this phenomenon.
Lucky bamboo? How to change water?
I got a lucky bamboo plant in a 15oz pot yesterday for a gift.
I looked up the plant and what I found was that you're supposed to change the water every few days. How do you change the water when the gravel is glued to and around the plant and the saucer is glued at the bottom of the pot?
How often should you water it? I heard that you should only water it about 1 inch water(which is 3/4 cup)
Do you need to water it everyday?
Lucky bamboo? How to change water?
ive had my bamboo for over a year now and ive never changed the water. the water doesnt look green or bad in anyway so i dont think you have to worry about it if you cant change the water
Reply:Please change water if/when it is smelly, otherwise just add some river stones for nutrition and add filtered water at room temp. When changing water it is helpful to use strainer with the small holes or a mesh stainer. I hope it helps.
Reply:I watered mine and kept it nice and it still died, i'm in a good way jealous of all you who kept yours alive.
Reply:poor the old water out put new water in you should do this often the plants roots could get algae and slimy if you don't. mine has never seemed adversely effected by the chlorine so I think tap would be fine
Reply:bamboos love water but not loads of it make sure the roots are covered in water, because if they dry out the bamboo will die if its a hot day check the water level if you can't see it water everyother day i never change the water on mine just keep adding when its needed and only feed about once a year as they don't need it and will grow to big to fast
Reply:I've had mine for sev. years %26amp; never change the water. I just add it straight from the sink when it gets low, maybe once a week. And during the spring thru fall I add 1 drop of liquid miracle grow food to the water every 2 weeks or so.
I looked up the plant and what I found was that you're supposed to change the water every few days. How do you change the water when the gravel is glued to and around the plant and the saucer is glued at the bottom of the pot?
How often should you water it? I heard that you should only water it about 1 inch water(which is 3/4 cup)
Do you need to water it everyday?
Lucky bamboo? How to change water?
ive had my bamboo for over a year now and ive never changed the water. the water doesnt look green or bad in anyway so i dont think you have to worry about it if you cant change the water
Reply:Please change water if/when it is smelly, otherwise just add some river stones for nutrition and add filtered water at room temp. When changing water it is helpful to use strainer with the small holes or a mesh stainer. I hope it helps.
Reply:I watered mine and kept it nice and it still died, i'm in a good way jealous of all you who kept yours alive.
Reply:poor the old water out put new water in you should do this often the plants roots could get algae and slimy if you don't. mine has never seemed adversely effected by the chlorine so I think tap would be fine
Reply:bamboos love water but not loads of it make sure the roots are covered in water, because if they dry out the bamboo will die if its a hot day check the water level if you can't see it water everyother day i never change the water on mine just keep adding when its needed and only feed about once a year as they don't need it and will grow to big to fast
Reply:I've had mine for sev. years %26amp; never change the water. I just add it straight from the sink when it gets low, maybe once a week. And during the spring thru fall I add 1 drop of liquid miracle grow food to the water every 2 weeks or so.
I have an onion that is growing a new plant?
A few weeks ago, I discovered that I had an onion at the bottom of my refrigerator, towards the back. The onion itself was actually starting to rot, but there was a new plant starting to grow up out of the onion. So, I decided to go ahead and put it in some water and give it sunlight and it has grown about 5 inches. Now, the top parts of the leaves are starting to dry and brown. Is the plant withering away? Is there anyway I can do to save it?... and... What exactly is it going to grow into anyway? A new onion, or what?
There is a plant growing up out of a totally rotten onion
I have an onion that is growing a new plant?
It will grow a new onion but it must be planted in soil, not water. It may already be too late but give it a try.
Bert
Reply:An onion is nothing more than a bulb that grows into more onions. Yours is too far gone however so best to just pitch it out.
There is a plant growing up out of a totally rotten onion
I have an onion that is growing a new plant?
It will grow a new onion but it must be planted in soil, not water. It may already be too late but give it a try.
Bert
Reply:An onion is nothing more than a bulb that grows into more onions. Yours is too far gone however so best to just pitch it out.
My plant is dying!?
I recently planted a flower seed in a clump of dirt near the tap in my garden, it was growing okay for a little while then it started shriveling up and turning yellow. it's stuck at a perpetual inch in height now and I don't know how to fix it. help?
My plant is dying!?
Turning yellow is a sign of either too much or too little water. I know, great lot of help that is, but you know about how much water the plant is getting. Under the tap, it may be too much.
Depending on the species, it may or may not need direct sunlight. If its shriveling, it may be too much sun if it prefers indirect, partial light, or shade. If you know the species, either look it up on the Internet, or go down to your local nursery and ask them.
NEVER fertilizer seedlings, unless you're sure you won't do harm. It can burn them as they are very susceptible now. Wait until the plant is at least 3 - 6 inches tall.
Reply:cover it in mircle whip
Reply:take it to a professional pruner im sure they can coat it down in some healthy vitamins for a reasonable price
Reply:cant help it unless you try moving it to a drier location and there isnt a guarantee that will help it...sounds like damping off which does result in death
Reply:There are any number of things that can cause what you describe . . .
too much/little moisture
not enuf consistent lite or warmth
bug infestation (under/and/or/above ground)
Reply:Try urinating on it....The vitamins in Your urin is great for making plants grow :-)
Reply:If you tell us what the plant is perhaps we can help you.
Reply:Turning yellow? Try giving it more sunlight!
Reply:give it some compost or plant food, make sure that it has plentty of sunlight and water
Reply:Could you give more info? What kind of flower is it? What kind of sun does that location get? Is the area it's in generally very wet or very dry? What is the temperature like right now where you live? Have you fed the plant since you planted it? I love %26amp; grow lots of plants. I also work in the turf care industry. But more information would be needed to determine your plants problem. It could be as simple as too much water or sun. Or it could be the season if you have climate changes. Try digging it up, since it is still small, and put it in a pot and give it special attention for a while. If it is very wet then try not to water so much. If you haven't fed it then try some plant food. Move it to different places in your yard to see if it likes it better somewhere else. Good luck to you and if you need anymore advice please feel free to email me.
Reply:that happened to my moms plant, im not much of a plant person but the plant was SO CUTE!! then it started wilting and shriveling then it just went BROWN...we didnt know wut to do because we KEPT it watered an in the window.
my step dad had the idea to cut off the brown leafs...then it just started GROWING LIKE KRAYZEE!!!it looked even better than b4!!
u should trim the dead parts off DEFINITELY!!
Reply:Ok stay calm. It either makes it or it doesn't.
God can take care of it just fine, so you find something else to occupy your mind. : )
Reply:are you over watering it? is it too dry? Does it get too much sun? Is it too shady? Sometimes it's best to start seeds in doors....what kind of flower is it? Also, Miracle Grow plant food helps!
Reply:Its probably getting too much water
Try potting it in a small pot with good soil and alittle super phosphate( good for root growth) the you need to find out if it is a shade loving or sun loving plant
There is more to growing plants than just sticking a seed in the ground and thinking its gonna grow by itself'
do some research on the type of flower you planted
Reply:Need more info,what kind of flower?
Reply:It could be getting cold.
There could be bugs.
What happened.
Reply:Catepillars are always a problem in fall along with aphid infestations in Arizona. Some of my current seedlings are getting hit hard with tiny catepillars and hosts of aphids and other plant loving bugs. You may have to bring it inside and give it some isolation from the rest of the world.
It is a hard life, being a seedling. . .
Reply:What type of flower seed. If its near the tap it may be it does not like to much water and you are drowning it. Dig it up and pot it. Take care with the winter months. It would help if I knew what it was.
Reply:plenty of sunlight and water, maybe try feeding it sugar water too, that should help
and if your really desperate the best way is to blend mushrooms with water and feed it that the mushrooms have heaps of nutrients in them
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My plant is dying!?
Turning yellow is a sign of either too much or too little water. I know, great lot of help that is, but you know about how much water the plant is getting. Under the tap, it may be too much.
Depending on the species, it may or may not need direct sunlight. If its shriveling, it may be too much sun if it prefers indirect, partial light, or shade. If you know the species, either look it up on the Internet, or go down to your local nursery and ask them.
NEVER fertilizer seedlings, unless you're sure you won't do harm. It can burn them as they are very susceptible now. Wait until the plant is at least 3 - 6 inches tall.
Reply:cover it in mircle whip
Reply:take it to a professional pruner im sure they can coat it down in some healthy vitamins for a reasonable price
Reply:cant help it unless you try moving it to a drier location and there isnt a guarantee that will help it...sounds like damping off which does result in death
Reply:There are any number of things that can cause what you describe . . .
too much/little moisture
not enuf consistent lite or warmth
bug infestation (under/and/or/above ground)
Reply:Try urinating on it....The vitamins in Your urin is great for making plants grow :-)
Reply:If you tell us what the plant is perhaps we can help you.
Reply:Turning yellow? Try giving it more sunlight!
Reply:give it some compost or plant food, make sure that it has plentty of sunlight and water
Reply:Could you give more info? What kind of flower is it? What kind of sun does that location get? Is the area it's in generally very wet or very dry? What is the temperature like right now where you live? Have you fed the plant since you planted it? I love %26amp; grow lots of plants. I also work in the turf care industry. But more information would be needed to determine your plants problem. It could be as simple as too much water or sun. Or it could be the season if you have climate changes. Try digging it up, since it is still small, and put it in a pot and give it special attention for a while. If it is very wet then try not to water so much. If you haven't fed it then try some plant food. Move it to different places in your yard to see if it likes it better somewhere else. Good luck to you and if you need anymore advice please feel free to email me.
Reply:that happened to my moms plant, im not much of a plant person but the plant was SO CUTE!! then it started wilting and shriveling then it just went BROWN...we didnt know wut to do because we KEPT it watered an in the window.
my step dad had the idea to cut off the brown leafs...then it just started GROWING LIKE KRAYZEE!!!it looked even better than b4!!
u should trim the dead parts off DEFINITELY!!
Reply:Ok stay calm. It either makes it or it doesn't.
God can take care of it just fine, so you find something else to occupy your mind. : )
Reply:are you over watering it? is it too dry? Does it get too much sun? Is it too shady? Sometimes it's best to start seeds in doors....what kind of flower is it? Also, Miracle Grow plant food helps!
Reply:Its probably getting too much water
Try potting it in a small pot with good soil and alittle super phosphate( good for root growth) the you need to find out if it is a shade loving or sun loving plant
There is more to growing plants than just sticking a seed in the ground and thinking its gonna grow by itself'
do some research on the type of flower you planted
Reply:Need more info,what kind of flower?
Reply:It could be getting cold.
There could be bugs.
What happened.
Reply:Catepillars are always a problem in fall along with aphid infestations in Arizona. Some of my current seedlings are getting hit hard with tiny catepillars and hosts of aphids and other plant loving bugs. You may have to bring it inside and give it some isolation from the rest of the world.
It is a hard life, being a seedling. . .
Reply:What type of flower seed. If its near the tap it may be it does not like to much water and you are drowning it. Dig it up and pot it. Take care with the winter months. It would help if I knew what it was.
Reply:plenty of sunlight and water, maybe try feeding it sugar water too, that should help
and if your really desperate the best way is to blend mushrooms with water and feed it that the mushrooms have heaps of nutrients in them
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Nice medium sized plant for small aquarium?
I have a 5 gallon aquarium with a 10 watt flourescent bulb.
Currently, I have some crypts (2) Java Fern (1) and a Hornwort (1) in there....The hornwort has managed to take over the tank in two weeks, so I want to take that out...Tried an Amazon Sword, and that croaked....
So I guess I would like a suggestion for an easy to grow plant that can withstand medium light, and 74 degree water....
Something about 8 to 10 inches would be great.....
Any Ideas?
Thanks a bunch
Here is a pic of the type of tank, if that helps....
http://www.aquariumguys.com/eclipse3.htm...
Nice medium sized plant for small aquarium?
You could have hydrilla plants. They are very easy to grow.
CC
Reply:There can be a lot of plants offered at your local fish store or on line sales. But they all have different requirements. Some can be quite easy to grow in your aquarium while others can be very difficult with out CO2 and high lighting. Unfortunately there are also several plants that are regularly sold in aquarium shops that are terrestrial plants and will never survive in the aquarium long term.
So what can you do to avoid the disappointment of filling your aquarium with plants that likely won't survive in your set up or even worse that no matter what you do will never live? You have to do your research first. It's no use wasting your money on plants that won't live. You want to get the plants that are most likely to thrive in your aquarium and the best way to do that is know what you're buying before you hand your money to the cashier.
Which plants are the easiest to grow? In part that will depend on your set up and the make up of the water you use in your aquarium, but I have made a list of some of the plants that usually do quite well even in moderate lighting and without too many extra needs.
One of my favorite plants that's easily found is the Amazon sword. The sword plants you purchase in the store has most likely been grown emersed, with the leaves out of the water. Those leaves will probably not last in your tank, so don't panic if you loose the original leaves as long as new ones are growing in. As the old leaves start dying off clip them off near the base of the stem so they don't start decomposing in your tank. Amazon swords can get quite large. They can easily totally fill a 10 or even 20 gallon tank.
Mellon swords are also regularly sold. These can also be grown fairly easily in your aquarium, though the leaves will usually take on a different shape once in your tank, depending on the species, water quality, and lighting.
Swords are known for liking nutrients through their roots. I've found that it will help them along by placing fertilizer tablets or sticks in the substrate near them. Be sure when planting your swords that you don't cover the crown of the plant, where the leaves come out, with gravel. Just cover the roots, it's better to leave a little too much out of the gravel than put too much under it. Sword plants can also have huge root systems that cover the entire bottom of the tank. If you later pull one out, and aren't careful, you may find most of the rest of the tank can come out with it.
Another plant in the same genus that I'll mention on its own is the pygmy chain sword. The great thing about the pygmy chain sword is it's a low growing plant. It will work great in small tanks and as a carpeting plant in any tank. They reproduce quickly and will soon look like a nice lawn in your aquarium. These are also usually grown emersed so the original leaves will die off and new ones will replace them in your aquarium.
Two other rather similar grass looking types of plants are also regularly available and are easy to grow, Vallisneria (val) and Sagitteria (sag). There are several species of both offered. The largest is jungle val. These can grow extremely long leaves, over 6 feet, and are really only suitable for large tall tanks. Most Vallisneria tend to get long leaves and you can trim them so they don't cover the top of your tank, otherwise they can block light from the other plants in your aquarium. Twisted val is an interesting plant. The leaves have the same shape as other Vallisneria plants but are twisted. I've found that these also don't tend to grow as tall as some of the other val and are more controlled in their growth. Most val can grow very well and can take over an aquarium. Vallisneria are true aquatic plants so you shouldn't experience heavy leaf loss when placing in your own aquarium.
Saggiteria usually has somewhat stiffer darker leaves but looks quite similar to val. The best way to tell them apart is the tips of the leaves. You have to look very closely but in Vallisneria the leaves are serrated on the top and in Saggiteria they are smooth. Saggiteria is often preferable to val in most tanks particularly smaller ones. It usually doesn't grow as tall as val and doesn't seem to reproduce as quickly, making it easier to maintain.
Java fern is another popular plant that's usually easy to grow. There are several very attractive varieties available. Don't plant your Java ferns. These plants do well growing on natural wood in the aquarium. It's easy to tie them on to a piece of aquarium driftwood with dark cotton sewing thread. Your Java ferns will eventually attach to the wood itself and the cotton thread will rot away.
Water sprite is another fern for the aquarium. It can be planted in the substrate or left to float with the roots trailing below. These are very attractive plants with bright green leaves. There are 2 species of water sprite most often encountered in the hobby, though others are sometimes seen. The 2 most commonly found are Ceratopteris thalictroides and C. cornuta. They are both lovely plants and differ in their leaf shape. Water sprite has an interesting trait in that baby plants form on the older leaves of the adult plant. They can easily cover the top of your tank so you will have to thin them regularly.
Hornwort is a floating plant that is also a truly aquatic plant. Hornwort is rather interesting in that it never develops roots. This also means that it's useless to plant it in the gravel. Any part of the plant you put under the gravel will just die. Hornwort can grow quickly and will keep light from other plants below it. Another interesting thing about hornwort is that a small piece of the stem will grow into another plant, so it's easy to trim to the amount you need, though you may have to do it quite frequently.
There are several very nice Cryptocoryne species and cultivars that are easy to grow, and will also do well in both low and high lighting. You can usually find these in the potted plants at your local fish store. If they have a name tag they usually are listed as C. wendtii, walkeri or lutea, and come in green red and bronze. These are plants that may have been grown emersed so don't panic if you have leaf loss at first as long as long as new leaves are forming. Once established crypts can grow a bit more slowly than some of the other aquarium plants but they will eventually spread and if not thinned periodically, can eventually take over the whole tank.
Stemmed plants are often a bit harder to grow than some of the other plants available for the aquarium but there are a few that will generally grow easily even in moderate lighting. These plants include, Rotala rotundifolia, Bacopa monneiri, and Ludwigia repens.
Rotala has small leaves that can take on a red tint as they get more light. Often you'll see the bottom of the stems have green leaves but as they near the top of your tank they start getting more red in the color. If you let these plants grow to the surface of your tank they take on a bit different look. The leaves will grow on either side of the stem facing up. Roots will also form on these floating sections of stem.
Bacopa is a bright green plant with rubbery like leaves. It can grow rapidly and tends to like to grow up out of the tank if allowed. It should be trimmed regularly if you don't want it growing out of your tank. If you do have an open tank it can be quite attractive if left to grow out. The stems will start to drape down the sides of the tank. I had some I let go in my fish room once that started on the upper row of tanks and ended up growing into the tanks on the two shelves below it and down to the floor.
Ludwigia can sometimes be a bit more difficult but still is usually pretty easy going. It's a very attractive plant. The leaves can be dark green on top but the undersides take on a dark red color that can even be almost purple. Like Rotala if left to grow to the top of the tank the leaves will turn to the light and the upper stems will grow roots.
Mosses are some of my very favorite aquarium plants. They are beautiful and grow easily in low to high lighting. There are several different mosses available for the aquarium. The most common is Java moss but Christmas tree moss and occasionally Fontinalis can be found too. Mosses are pretty popular right now and there are even some new ones from the Orient that are sometimes becoming available. Some of these may be more difficult to grow.
Mosses are wonderful on branches or wood in the aquarium and can be attached with thread like the Java ferns. They also look great as ground covers or between your plants. I find they often will fill in all the empty spaces between stemmed plants in the tank and look like a mound of moss with the plants peeking out the top. If you don't trim them back eventually they can take over the whole aquarium, so it's good to trim your mosses occasionally. You can cut or pull out the parts you want removed. Mosses also should not be planted under the gravel.
My favorite of the more common mosses is Christmas tree. It seems to grab on to wood and gravel better, stays down better and has a more attractive appearance. It's also easier to control. Java moss is thinner and tends to grow up more and faster. It's just quite as attractive in my opinion. Fontinalis is a prettier moss than the Java but harder to find and a bit harder to grow.
Remember that each plant may react differently to your aquarium. The plants listed above are those that are often available and that through my own experience and talking with others over the years seem to be the most likely to grow easily and well. Your experiences may differ but these plants should give you a good chance for success.
Currently, I have some crypts (2) Java Fern (1) and a Hornwort (1) in there....The hornwort has managed to take over the tank in two weeks, so I want to take that out...Tried an Amazon Sword, and that croaked....
So I guess I would like a suggestion for an easy to grow plant that can withstand medium light, and 74 degree water....
Something about 8 to 10 inches would be great.....
Any Ideas?
Thanks a bunch
Here is a pic of the type of tank, if that helps....
http://www.aquariumguys.com/eclipse3.htm...
Nice medium sized plant for small aquarium?
You could have hydrilla plants. They are very easy to grow.
CC
Reply:There can be a lot of plants offered at your local fish store or on line sales. But they all have different requirements. Some can be quite easy to grow in your aquarium while others can be very difficult with out CO2 and high lighting. Unfortunately there are also several plants that are regularly sold in aquarium shops that are terrestrial plants and will never survive in the aquarium long term.
So what can you do to avoid the disappointment of filling your aquarium with plants that likely won't survive in your set up or even worse that no matter what you do will never live? You have to do your research first. It's no use wasting your money on plants that won't live. You want to get the plants that are most likely to thrive in your aquarium and the best way to do that is know what you're buying before you hand your money to the cashier.
Which plants are the easiest to grow? In part that will depend on your set up and the make up of the water you use in your aquarium, but I have made a list of some of the plants that usually do quite well even in moderate lighting and without too many extra needs.
One of my favorite plants that's easily found is the Amazon sword. The sword plants you purchase in the store has most likely been grown emersed, with the leaves out of the water. Those leaves will probably not last in your tank, so don't panic if you loose the original leaves as long as new ones are growing in. As the old leaves start dying off clip them off near the base of the stem so they don't start decomposing in your tank. Amazon swords can get quite large. They can easily totally fill a 10 or even 20 gallon tank.
Mellon swords are also regularly sold. These can also be grown fairly easily in your aquarium, though the leaves will usually take on a different shape once in your tank, depending on the species, water quality, and lighting.
Swords are known for liking nutrients through their roots. I've found that it will help them along by placing fertilizer tablets or sticks in the substrate near them. Be sure when planting your swords that you don't cover the crown of the plant, where the leaves come out, with gravel. Just cover the roots, it's better to leave a little too much out of the gravel than put too much under it. Sword plants can also have huge root systems that cover the entire bottom of the tank. If you later pull one out, and aren't careful, you may find most of the rest of the tank can come out with it.
Another plant in the same genus that I'll mention on its own is the pygmy chain sword. The great thing about the pygmy chain sword is it's a low growing plant. It will work great in small tanks and as a carpeting plant in any tank. They reproduce quickly and will soon look like a nice lawn in your aquarium. These are also usually grown emersed so the original leaves will die off and new ones will replace them in your aquarium.
Two other rather similar grass looking types of plants are also regularly available and are easy to grow, Vallisneria (val) and Sagitteria (sag). There are several species of both offered. The largest is jungle val. These can grow extremely long leaves, over 6 feet, and are really only suitable for large tall tanks. Most Vallisneria tend to get long leaves and you can trim them so they don't cover the top of your tank, otherwise they can block light from the other plants in your aquarium. Twisted val is an interesting plant. The leaves have the same shape as other Vallisneria plants but are twisted. I've found that these also don't tend to grow as tall as some of the other val and are more controlled in their growth. Most val can grow very well and can take over an aquarium. Vallisneria are true aquatic plants so you shouldn't experience heavy leaf loss when placing in your own aquarium.
Saggiteria usually has somewhat stiffer darker leaves but looks quite similar to val. The best way to tell them apart is the tips of the leaves. You have to look very closely but in Vallisneria the leaves are serrated on the top and in Saggiteria they are smooth. Saggiteria is often preferable to val in most tanks particularly smaller ones. It usually doesn't grow as tall as val and doesn't seem to reproduce as quickly, making it easier to maintain.
Java fern is another popular plant that's usually easy to grow. There are several very attractive varieties available. Don't plant your Java ferns. These plants do well growing on natural wood in the aquarium. It's easy to tie them on to a piece of aquarium driftwood with dark cotton sewing thread. Your Java ferns will eventually attach to the wood itself and the cotton thread will rot away.
Water sprite is another fern for the aquarium. It can be planted in the substrate or left to float with the roots trailing below. These are very attractive plants with bright green leaves. There are 2 species of water sprite most often encountered in the hobby, though others are sometimes seen. The 2 most commonly found are Ceratopteris thalictroides and C. cornuta. They are both lovely plants and differ in their leaf shape. Water sprite has an interesting trait in that baby plants form on the older leaves of the adult plant. They can easily cover the top of your tank so you will have to thin them regularly.
Hornwort is a floating plant that is also a truly aquatic plant. Hornwort is rather interesting in that it never develops roots. This also means that it's useless to plant it in the gravel. Any part of the plant you put under the gravel will just die. Hornwort can grow quickly and will keep light from other plants below it. Another interesting thing about hornwort is that a small piece of the stem will grow into another plant, so it's easy to trim to the amount you need, though you may have to do it quite frequently.
There are several very nice Cryptocoryne species and cultivars that are easy to grow, and will also do well in both low and high lighting. You can usually find these in the potted plants at your local fish store. If they have a name tag they usually are listed as C. wendtii, walkeri or lutea, and come in green red and bronze. These are plants that may have been grown emersed so don't panic if you have leaf loss at first as long as long as new leaves are forming. Once established crypts can grow a bit more slowly than some of the other aquarium plants but they will eventually spread and if not thinned periodically, can eventually take over the whole tank.
Stemmed plants are often a bit harder to grow than some of the other plants available for the aquarium but there are a few that will generally grow easily even in moderate lighting. These plants include, Rotala rotundifolia, Bacopa monneiri, and Ludwigia repens.
Rotala has small leaves that can take on a red tint as they get more light. Often you'll see the bottom of the stems have green leaves but as they near the top of your tank they start getting more red in the color. If you let these plants grow to the surface of your tank they take on a bit different look. The leaves will grow on either side of the stem facing up. Roots will also form on these floating sections of stem.
Bacopa is a bright green plant with rubbery like leaves. It can grow rapidly and tends to like to grow up out of the tank if allowed. It should be trimmed regularly if you don't want it growing out of your tank. If you do have an open tank it can be quite attractive if left to grow out. The stems will start to drape down the sides of the tank. I had some I let go in my fish room once that started on the upper row of tanks and ended up growing into the tanks on the two shelves below it and down to the floor.
Ludwigia can sometimes be a bit more difficult but still is usually pretty easy going. It's a very attractive plant. The leaves can be dark green on top but the undersides take on a dark red color that can even be almost purple. Like Rotala if left to grow to the top of the tank the leaves will turn to the light and the upper stems will grow roots.
Mosses are some of my very favorite aquarium plants. They are beautiful and grow easily in low to high lighting. There are several different mosses available for the aquarium. The most common is Java moss but Christmas tree moss and occasionally Fontinalis can be found too. Mosses are pretty popular right now and there are even some new ones from the Orient that are sometimes becoming available. Some of these may be more difficult to grow.
Mosses are wonderful on branches or wood in the aquarium and can be attached with thread like the Java ferns. They also look great as ground covers or between your plants. I find they often will fill in all the empty spaces between stemmed plants in the tank and look like a mound of moss with the plants peeking out the top. If you don't trim them back eventually they can take over the whole aquarium, so it's good to trim your mosses occasionally. You can cut or pull out the parts you want removed. Mosses also should not be planted under the gravel.
My favorite of the more common mosses is Christmas tree. It seems to grab on to wood and gravel better, stays down better and has a more attractive appearance. It's also easier to control. Java moss is thinner and tends to grow up more and faster. It's just quite as attractive in my opinion. Fontinalis is a prettier moss than the Java but harder to find and a bit harder to grow.
Remember that each plant may react differently to your aquarium. The plants listed above are those that are often available and that through my own experience and talking with others over the years seem to be the most likely to grow easily and well. Your experiences may differ but these plants should give you a good chance for success.
I have a 2.5 gallon tank. How many inches of sand should I put at the bottom to grow some Vallisneria Torti?
Vallisneria tortifolia or vallisneria corkscrew, there is a lot of diff names for the plant.
I have a 2.5 gallon tank. How many inches of sand should I put at the bottom to grow some Vallisneria Torti?
that's a tiny tank...maybe an inch
I have a 2.5 gallon tank. How many inches of sand should I put at the bottom to grow some Vallisneria Torti?
that's a tiny tank...maybe an inch
I have a 22 inch catfish in a 10 gallon aquarium....?
i have a 22 inch catfish in a 10 gallon aquarium....
here's a picture:
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/...
do you think i have enough room for a dog fish?
lol, just kidding folks.
my real question IS about stocking, but nothing to do with cats.
i'm putting together a very heavily planted 10 gallon tank and i was intending on keeping two powder blue dwarf gouramis because i heard they prefer to be kept in pairs. problem is i can't find females anywhere. does anyone know where i can find a quality male/female pair (price is not a problem)? or should i not even bother and just get two males? or in absence of a female would he be happier alone?
also looking for ideas for other fish i'll keep; i was thinking about four guppies OR sparkling gouramis (all male). i like the look of the lyre tail guppies sold where i work, but the gouramis have the added benefit of being labyrinth fish which is good for a planted tank since the oxygen levels will dip at night.
I have a 22 inch catfish in a 10 gallon aquarium....?
I was ready to really give you what for! a 22" catfish in a 24" tank!! what are you thinking!!! LOL what a cutie!
I've gotten female dwarf gouramis from aquabid.com. I think you can also get them here:
http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_page...
Reply:the grouami is related to the betta fish, upon adult hood they can become VERY agressive, the males in the tanks at your work are fine because ther elal still young, however 2 adult mles tend to be highly agressive, gouramie also tend to be fin nippers so guppy are not a good plan.
a good grouping woould be a single male gourami, with a couple cory cats or ottos (both are good algea/scavengers for planted tanks, plecos get too big and eat plants!)
and then a school of 6 small "dither fish" zebra danios are cool and now come in some cool colours and patterns, the blue spotted "leopard" danios are very pretty and the zebras have now been bred in bright colours and called glowfish. (this is anatural not injected colouration change so wont fade like straberry/blueberry tetras do...)
cherry barbs are nice PEACEFULL barbs that would also do well, or cardinal tetras (neons work too but tend to be too fragile...
unfortunatly a 10 gal kind of limits you, a blue goruamie can easily reach 3-5 inches, as long as your filtration is good you can get away with overstocking a little with a nice 5-6 fish school and some ceanup crew, but i wouldnt do multiple gouramies or more than 1 "top level" fish in a 10 gal.
Reply:Love the picture, that's hilarious!
Reply:id go with 1 male dwarf gorami and the guppies.
Reply:Lol, cutest picture ever - what an adorable cat!
In regards to your fish problem:
I realise you're not in the UK (I think..) but I found some on eBay.
(http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-Dwarf-Gourami... )
Try fish stocking websites, and also talk to your LFS and ask when they get fish deliveries. Ring up on these days and ask if they have any in. There should be some in larger shops, they are sometimes hard to spot.
I would say if the tank is heavily planted two males would be fine, but speak to your LFS before and say 'If I have problems, could I swap one for a female?' They're usually okay with it.
I'd go for two gouramis rather than guppies in the tank - just for personal choice to be honest!
Good luck :)
Reply:males will fight all the time so maybe websites that sells fish can give you the female you need.
Reply:ha! you tricked me into looking at your question! i was expecting fireworks here. anyway, you want a female dwarf gourami but you dont want female sparkling gouramis? what give, the sparkling gourami babies will be so tiny you couldnt see them. mine are around two weeks now and they're about the size of a newborn molly just to give you an idea. you wont even know they're there so you're not gonna be facing a population explosion unless you want one. i almost threw mine out. good thing i siphon into a pail and doublecheck before throwing out the water, i never even saw them spawn. now, if you want a female powder blue dwarf gourami. i've never seen one. they just dont sell them. here in manila there's this place with probably 40odd fishstores side by side and when i have time i go into each and everyone to try and find female powderblues or flame reds but so far, no luck.. i was able to find some females of the original dwarf gourami. maybe, thats what you should do, because boy gouramis always look better when they're trying to impress the girls..
here's a picture:
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/...
do you think i have enough room for a dog fish?
lol, just kidding folks.
my real question IS about stocking, but nothing to do with cats.
i'm putting together a very heavily planted 10 gallon tank and i was intending on keeping two powder blue dwarf gouramis because i heard they prefer to be kept in pairs. problem is i can't find females anywhere. does anyone know where i can find a quality male/female pair (price is not a problem)? or should i not even bother and just get two males? or in absence of a female would he be happier alone?
also looking for ideas for other fish i'll keep; i was thinking about four guppies OR sparkling gouramis (all male). i like the look of the lyre tail guppies sold where i work, but the gouramis have the added benefit of being labyrinth fish which is good for a planted tank since the oxygen levels will dip at night.
I have a 22 inch catfish in a 10 gallon aquarium....?
I was ready to really give you what for! a 22" catfish in a 24" tank!! what are you thinking!!! LOL what a cutie!
I've gotten female dwarf gouramis from aquabid.com. I think you can also get them here:
http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_page...
Reply:the grouami is related to the betta fish, upon adult hood they can become VERY agressive, the males in the tanks at your work are fine because ther elal still young, however 2 adult mles tend to be highly agressive, gouramie also tend to be fin nippers so guppy are not a good plan.
a good grouping woould be a single male gourami, with a couple cory cats or ottos (both are good algea/scavengers for planted tanks, plecos get too big and eat plants!)
and then a school of 6 small "dither fish" zebra danios are cool and now come in some cool colours and patterns, the blue spotted "leopard" danios are very pretty and the zebras have now been bred in bright colours and called glowfish. (this is anatural not injected colouration change so wont fade like straberry/blueberry tetras do...)
cherry barbs are nice PEACEFULL barbs that would also do well, or cardinal tetras (neons work too but tend to be too fragile...
unfortunatly a 10 gal kind of limits you, a blue goruamie can easily reach 3-5 inches, as long as your filtration is good you can get away with overstocking a little with a nice 5-6 fish school and some ceanup crew, but i wouldnt do multiple gouramies or more than 1 "top level" fish in a 10 gal.
Reply:Love the picture, that's hilarious!
Reply:id go with 1 male dwarf gorami and the guppies.
Reply:Lol, cutest picture ever - what an adorable cat!
In regards to your fish problem:
I realise you're not in the UK (I think..) but I found some on eBay.
(http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-Dwarf-Gourami... )
Try fish stocking websites, and also talk to your LFS and ask when they get fish deliveries. Ring up on these days and ask if they have any in. There should be some in larger shops, they are sometimes hard to spot.
I would say if the tank is heavily planted two males would be fine, but speak to your LFS before and say 'If I have problems, could I swap one for a female?' They're usually okay with it.
I'd go for two gouramis rather than guppies in the tank - just for personal choice to be honest!
Good luck :)
Reply:males will fight all the time so maybe websites that sells fish can give you the female you need.
Reply:ha! you tricked me into looking at your question! i was expecting fireworks here. anyway, you want a female dwarf gourami but you dont want female sparkling gouramis? what give, the sparkling gourami babies will be so tiny you couldnt see them. mine are around two weeks now and they're about the size of a newborn molly just to give you an idea. you wont even know they're there so you're not gonna be facing a population explosion unless you want one. i almost threw mine out. good thing i siphon into a pail and doublecheck before throwing out the water, i never even saw them spawn. now, if you want a female powder blue dwarf gourami. i've never seen one. they just dont sell them. here in manila there's this place with probably 40odd fishstores side by side and when i have time i go into each and everyone to try and find female powderblues or flame reds but so far, no luck.. i was able to find some females of the original dwarf gourami. maybe, thats what you should do, because boy gouramis always look better when they're trying to impress the girls..
What type of plant is this?
i want to find out some information about my plant that i recently bought, but i can't find anything on the internet about it. It has 3 rods and on each rod there is 2 leaves and on each of them 2 more leaves will come out. It isn't that big mabey 9 or 10 inches. i think it might be called a madagascar beauty but im not sure and theres nothing on the internet about it. Do you know what type of plant this is? If you want to see a picture of it i can send it to you on your e-mail.
What type of plant is this?
? rods? is it a tree -like a palm?--i have a ponytail palm n they look like that when their a baby. its 1 short branch n 4 growing out of it. its 7 foot tall now n the 4 branches r curling.
arenas
What type of plant is this?
? rods? is it a tree -like a palm?--i have a ponytail palm n they look like that when their a baby. its 1 short branch n 4 growing out of it. its 7 foot tall now n the 4 branches r curling.
arenas
Why do I keep getting shocked?
I keep getting shocked by EVERYTHIGN I touch! I even brushed my finger along a house plant and it shocked me! My finger came about 3 inches away from a metal desk and I saw a blue spark without even TOUCHING the metal!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I keep complaining about this around the office and nobody seems to be having the same problem as I do... what's going on?
Why do I keep getting shocked?
Pick your feet up when you walk. If you shuffle your feet you build static electricity. Also wear cotton clothes. If you wear knit sweaters and things like that, they tend to build static too. It would help if they put humidifiers in your office.
Reply:Dry air combined with nylon fabrics tend to produce a lot more static electricity. Try touching appliances that are plugged into a grounded outlet. You may be able to reduce the amount and severity of the shocks.
Reply:Your office has nylon carpets, and you shuffle when you walk. It's called static.
When I was a kid we would go to the movie theater (they had nylon carpets) and rub our feet along, then touch someone on the ear- very painful for a moment.
Reply:Hi,
Your body is more static sensitive. i mean your body temperature is higher than normal, even i had the same problem then i had to basically cool my body by drinking lots af water and having fruits like that. If the problem continues consult a physician.
Thanks.
Reply:You just have this electric personality! That's good! Try putting some dryer sheets in your shoes!
Reply:Dry air in the house will also contribute to static electricity. If you get a humidifer it should help.
Reply:I've went through this before and was told it was because around an area of lower humidity. Apparently, the drier the air the more static electricity. Are you running a heater a lot ?
Reply:that just means that you have more electricity in you than those thing you are touching. dont where anything linen or nylon. dont rub your feet on the ground or carpet and dont rub you back on you chair. even if the floor is not fabric or like a rug you still have to pick up you feet. sometime i run my feet on the floor with my shoes on i can schock things.
Reply:Maybe its your shoes. They might attract more static electricity from the carpet than other shoes. And maybe you are wearing lots of metal... anyway, why is it bad to get shocked? You can walk up to someone and touch the back of their neck, make them jump a little... that would be really funny!
Reply:Maybe everything you touch is electrocuted.
Reply:The reason is because of static electricity. I have the same problem and did research on how to minimize (or avoid) static buildup...and this web link helped me A LOT!!!
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-out-of-a-Car-...
I hope this helps you out...
Why do I keep getting shocked?
Pick your feet up when you walk. If you shuffle your feet you build static electricity. Also wear cotton clothes. If you wear knit sweaters and things like that, they tend to build static too. It would help if they put humidifiers in your office.
Reply:Dry air combined with nylon fabrics tend to produce a lot more static electricity. Try touching appliances that are plugged into a grounded outlet. You may be able to reduce the amount and severity of the shocks.
Reply:Your office has nylon carpets, and you shuffle when you walk. It's called static.
When I was a kid we would go to the movie theater (they had nylon carpets) and rub our feet along, then touch someone on the ear- very painful for a moment.
Reply:Hi,
Your body is more static sensitive. i mean your body temperature is higher than normal, even i had the same problem then i had to basically cool my body by drinking lots af water and having fruits like that. If the problem continues consult a physician.
Thanks.
Reply:You just have this electric personality! That's good! Try putting some dryer sheets in your shoes!
Reply:Dry air in the house will also contribute to static electricity. If you get a humidifer it should help.
Reply:I've went through this before and was told it was because around an area of lower humidity. Apparently, the drier the air the more static electricity. Are you running a heater a lot ?
Reply:that just means that you have more electricity in you than those thing you are touching. dont where anything linen or nylon. dont rub your feet on the ground or carpet and dont rub you back on you chair. even if the floor is not fabric or like a rug you still have to pick up you feet. sometime i run my feet on the floor with my shoes on i can schock things.
Reply:Maybe its your shoes. They might attract more static electricity from the carpet than other shoes. And maybe you are wearing lots of metal... anyway, why is it bad to get shocked? You can walk up to someone and touch the back of their neck, make them jump a little... that would be really funny!
Reply:Maybe everything you touch is electrocuted.
Reply:The reason is because of static electricity. I have the same problem and did research on how to minimize (or avoid) static buildup...and this web link helped me A LOT!!!
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-out-of-a-Car-...
I hope this helps you out...
Any clues about a lawn grass that growns now more than, say, 2 inches and requires NO mowing?
I am currently looking for a new grass to plant in my lawn, but I want something that is environmentally safe (i.e., requires no mowing) and that is truly labor un-intensive. The areas in need of planting are ow- or no-traffic areas, so such damage need not be a consideration. I live in zone 7. Thanks.
Any clues about a lawn grass that growns now more than, say, 2 inches and requires NO mowing?
THERES SOMETHING CALLED ...CREEPING BENT.... CHECK WITH A MAJOR LANDSCAPING COMPANY IF THIS IS STILL BEING USED...IT GROWS TO ABOUT YOUR STATED LENGTH AND THEN BENDS WITH A TINY FLAT LEAF AT THE TOP. USED TO BE QUITE COMMON BUT HAVENT HEARD OF IT LATELY....
Reply:try fake grass thats' really all you can do if you don't want to maintain it
Reply:Zoyia grass is supposed to be a good one for that
Reply:http://www1.zoysiafarms.com/
If you’re tired of seeding, watering, fertilizing and working all season long to stay ahead of weeds and crabgrass, it’s time to consider zoysia. Once you’ve planted our zoysia grass in a new or existing lawn, you’ll be rewarded by a lawn that’s lush and low maintenance:
* Needs far less water than other grasses
* Thrives in blistering heat %26amp; survives the coldest winters
* Excellent for slopes, play areas and other tough conditions
* Reduces mowing to once a month or less
* Chokes out weeds and replaces other grasses
* Naturally resists insects
* Grows incredibly thick, like a soft carpet
Reply:fif you find this please let me know immediately this is a miracle
Reply:i found a grass that fit your need but i forgot where i saw it. anyways you might want to try asking you local lawn and garden specialist. also try this --http://www.seedland.com/ -- btw those people are on vacation atm but try lookin around or asking them when they return on sept 4 i believe. good luck
Reply:I would suggest centipede. Low growing, but will still need to be mowed occasionally
Reply:scissors eat it
Reply:astro-turf
green concrete
Reply:Scottish links fescue, but people tend to allow it to grow to 6-8"
There is a company that manufactures a "fake grass" out of recycled plastic grocery bags. from a distance it looks good. it is installed over a weed fabric, sand base and actually has the feel of walking on real grass.
Reply:also consider NOT using grass. many ground covers can be used and require less care and watering.
Any clues about a lawn grass that growns now more than, say, 2 inches and requires NO mowing?
THERES SOMETHING CALLED ...CREEPING BENT.... CHECK WITH A MAJOR LANDSCAPING COMPANY IF THIS IS STILL BEING USED...IT GROWS TO ABOUT YOUR STATED LENGTH AND THEN BENDS WITH A TINY FLAT LEAF AT THE TOP. USED TO BE QUITE COMMON BUT HAVENT HEARD OF IT LATELY....
Reply:try fake grass thats' really all you can do if you don't want to maintain it
Reply:Zoyia grass is supposed to be a good one for that
Reply:http://www1.zoysiafarms.com/
If you’re tired of seeding, watering, fertilizing and working all season long to stay ahead of weeds and crabgrass, it’s time to consider zoysia. Once you’ve planted our zoysia grass in a new or existing lawn, you’ll be rewarded by a lawn that’s lush and low maintenance:
* Needs far less water than other grasses
* Thrives in blistering heat %26amp; survives the coldest winters
* Excellent for slopes, play areas and other tough conditions
* Reduces mowing to once a month or less
* Chokes out weeds and replaces other grasses
* Naturally resists insects
* Grows incredibly thick, like a soft carpet
Reply:fif you find this please let me know immediately this is a miracle
Reply:i found a grass that fit your need but i forgot where i saw it. anyways you might want to try asking you local lawn and garden specialist. also try this --http://www.seedland.com/ -- btw those people are on vacation atm but try lookin around or asking them when they return on sept 4 i believe. good luck
Reply:I would suggest centipede. Low growing, but will still need to be mowed occasionally
Reply:scissors eat it
Reply:astro-turf
green concrete
Reply:Scottish links fescue, but people tend to allow it to grow to 6-8"
There is a company that manufactures a "fake grass" out of recycled plastic grocery bags. from a distance it looks good. it is installed over a weed fabric, sand base and actually has the feel of walking on real grass.
Reply:also consider NOT using grass. many ground covers can be used and require less care and watering.
Why does my plant turns brown even when I'm watering it regularly?
I have a tropical house plant with big leaves. The leaves keep turning brown and drying up one by one. I water it regularly daily with 2 cups of water each day and I fertilize it maybe every 3 weeks or so. The pot is about 14 inches and 10 inches tall. I want to know how I can stop the browning of the leaves.
Why does my plant turns brown even when I'm watering it regularly?
I don't know how much sun your plant is getting but believe it or not it might actually be too much sun. It's a common misconception that tropical plant=bright full sun. A lot of tropical plants that are sold on the market are "understory" type plants. That means that in their natural state they grow under other tropical plants and on the forest floor, they don't receive much or any direct sunlight. What you are describing sounds like leaf scorch or leaf burn from over exposure to sunlight. You may want to move your plant to a more protected area or somewhere with bright indirect sunlight. And make sure not to over water, only when the soil starts to become dry, and you may be fertilizing too often as well in an effort to save it. I Hope This Was Helpful to You and Your Plant!!!
Reply:It's probably not getting enough sun or it's getting too much. Research the type of plant you have and what conditions are best for growth. That should do it. I used to care for my mother's plants all of the time as a kid and it never failed. Plants grew alot when I moved them from sun to shade or vice versa when they'd turn brown.
Reply:You're water it too much. ALWAYS check the soil with your finger (I'm serious). It can be a little dry and still be o.k. I suggest you go to the store and buy Miracle-Gro to feed it. Also, try putting it outside for a few days. You'd be surprised how ALL plants need sunlight, even house plants. I had a houseplant do the same thing and I put it outside and it did so much better. I actually keep it outside now and I transplanted it into a bigger pot with rich new soil. It is beautiful and healthy now.
Good luck!
Reply:you may be watering it too much
Reply:You're probably watering it too much. some plants don't require too much water. And tropical plants would be one of them.
Reply:maybe too much water, not enough sun, and look for bugs.
Reply:You are over watering it. Don't water a plant until the soil feels dry. Otherwise you will actually drown it. And don't fertilize a sick plant. That will just make it worse.
Reply:too much try a little less and see if it makes a diffrence
Reply:I agree with the previous answers- you may be watering it too much. Make sure that the plants are in pots that can allow extra water to escape. Also, since they are tropical plants, they probably need a lot of light. Make sure that you are giving them enough sun.
Reply:your watering it to much!!
Reply:Definitely watering it too much, try once a week.
Reply:maybe u are watering too much and not enough sunlight
Why does my plant turns brown even when I'm watering it regularly?
I don't know how much sun your plant is getting but believe it or not it might actually be too much sun. It's a common misconception that tropical plant=bright full sun. A lot of tropical plants that are sold on the market are "understory" type plants. That means that in their natural state they grow under other tropical plants and on the forest floor, they don't receive much or any direct sunlight. What you are describing sounds like leaf scorch or leaf burn from over exposure to sunlight. You may want to move your plant to a more protected area or somewhere with bright indirect sunlight. And make sure not to over water, only when the soil starts to become dry, and you may be fertilizing too often as well in an effort to save it. I Hope This Was Helpful to You and Your Plant!!!
Reply:It's probably not getting enough sun or it's getting too much. Research the type of plant you have and what conditions are best for growth. That should do it. I used to care for my mother's plants all of the time as a kid and it never failed. Plants grew alot when I moved them from sun to shade or vice versa when they'd turn brown.
Reply:You're water it too much. ALWAYS check the soil with your finger (I'm serious). It can be a little dry and still be o.k. I suggest you go to the store and buy Miracle-Gro to feed it. Also, try putting it outside for a few days. You'd be surprised how ALL plants need sunlight, even house plants. I had a houseplant do the same thing and I put it outside and it did so much better. I actually keep it outside now and I transplanted it into a bigger pot with rich new soil. It is beautiful and healthy now.
Good luck!
Reply:you may be watering it too much
Reply:You're probably watering it too much. some plants don't require too much water. And tropical plants would be one of them.
Reply:maybe too much water, not enough sun, and look for bugs.
Reply:You are over watering it. Don't water a plant until the soil feels dry. Otherwise you will actually drown it. And don't fertilize a sick plant. That will just make it worse.
Reply:too much try a little less and see if it makes a diffrence
Reply:I agree with the previous answers- you may be watering it too much. Make sure that the plants are in pots that can allow extra water to escape. Also, since they are tropical plants, they probably need a lot of light. Make sure that you are giving them enough sun.
Reply:your watering it to much!!
Reply:Definitely watering it too much, try once a week.
Reply:maybe u are watering too much and not enough sunlight
How much of the plant is needed to grow an aloe plant?
We've had this big pot of aloe that's been growing for probably 10 years. There are just so many buds(?) competing that the bottom leaves of most buds are just dying. I pulled out a section and put it in a separate pot but after pulling out the dead leaves there's at least 6 inches of stem from where the dead leaves were. I was wondering if I cut the plant so that the root is in one pot and part of the stem and the leaves went in another, would either survive? Thanks! Oh, and any suggestions about how to care for the big pot would be appreciated too.
How much of the plant is needed to grow an aloe plant?
A plant that age should be giving off alot of "babies". They are smaller ones growing off the side one the bottom of the big plant. I pull mine apart and make sure to get root and at least 1 "leaf". I never have a problem. Just make sure your older plant has enough room for it's roots. Has it bloomed for you? I didn't know they did that until mine surprised me with one. Good luck and happy growing.
Reply:I found a bunch of aloe that someone was tossing out. long and stringy.I took them home and buried them to the bottom part of the plant in a pot.I have to separate them every other year. I think you need to take the plant out of its pot and redo it.separate in to three different piles
place in the longest ones first.in the (center) fill with soil to the next level, plant the next size and so on.watter well let dry out completely, then watter.so you don't over water .it to grow healthy new roots. best of luck ( added) note; feed in warmer weather to promote flowering.
Gumps
How much of the plant is needed to grow an aloe plant?
A plant that age should be giving off alot of "babies". They are smaller ones growing off the side one the bottom of the big plant. I pull mine apart and make sure to get root and at least 1 "leaf". I never have a problem. Just make sure your older plant has enough room for it's roots. Has it bloomed for you? I didn't know they did that until mine surprised me with one. Good luck and happy growing.
Reply:I found a bunch of aloe that someone was tossing out. long and stringy.I took them home and buried them to the bottom part of the plant in a pot.I have to separate them every other year. I think you need to take the plant out of its pot and redo it.separate in to three different piles
place in the longest ones first.in the (center) fill with soil to the next level, plant the next size and so on.watter well let dry out completely, then watter.so you don't over water .it to grow healthy new roots. best of luck ( added) note; feed in warmer weather to promote flowering.
Gumps
I think... my plant is a chenise evergreen or elephant ears?
i am not sure which my plant is it only has four really big leaves about a foot by five inches, one leaf is bright yellow it used to be like the others which are dark green with white stripes leading out of the vain, i need some help here what do you think it is and whats wrong with that one leaf? how to care for it?
I think... my plant is a chenise evergreen or elephant ears?
Sam is right, it sounds like an Elephant Ear or Allocassia. The leaf has probably served its purpose and will die off after yellowing. Its no big deal all house plants do it.
Reply:I believe what you have is an elephant ear plant. Whats wrong with the one leaf might be an intense amount of sunlight on the plant, causing the chlorophyll to wipe off. I suggest moving the plant to a sunny-shady area. Kind of in the middle (not too sunny not too shady).
Good tips for caring for elephant plants:
Don't be afraid to overwater, just make sure you don't let it dry out for too long.
Fertilize every 2 - 4 weeks to help the plant do it's best.
Take out tuber (root system) before freezing temperatures start (put back in afterwards).
And as always, keep a sharp eye on the weather channel for bad weather and/or temperatures/climates.
Sincerely, [Insert cool name here].
Reply:chenise? heh
I think... my plant is a chenise evergreen or elephant ears?
Sam is right, it sounds like an Elephant Ear or Allocassia. The leaf has probably served its purpose and will die off after yellowing. Its no big deal all house plants do it.
Reply:I believe what you have is an elephant ear plant. Whats wrong with the one leaf might be an intense amount of sunlight on the plant, causing the chlorophyll to wipe off. I suggest moving the plant to a sunny-shady area. Kind of in the middle (not too sunny not too shady).
Good tips for caring for elephant plants:
Don't be afraid to overwater, just make sure you don't let it dry out for too long.
Fertilize every 2 - 4 weeks to help the plant do it's best.
Take out tuber (root system) before freezing temperatures start (put back in afterwards).
And as always, keep a sharp eye on the weather channel for bad weather and/or temperatures/climates.
Sincerely, [Insert cool name here].
Reply:chenise? heh
What can I plant under a pine tree?
I have a pine/fir/blue spruce tree (one of those...looks like a Christmas tree) that we cut up about 7 foot to allow for walking under it a few months ago. It drops lots of little needles...and I think will be hard to grow grass under. Can I plant some type of ground covering flower or plant under it that requires little to no sun? I live in central Illinois, zone 5. Or is it just impossible to plant because of all the needles? I could use some wood to build a square around it and sort of "raise" the ground up with fresh soil about 6 inches, but will it inevitably fail? Thanks!
What can I plant under a pine tree?
Very little will grow under a pine, partly because of the dense shade it casts. If you build up a bed around it, you could kill the tree by smothering its roots, and also by building up soil around the trunk, which makes it susceptable to insects and diseases.
You should not remove the pine needles, either, that is the tree's natural mulch. Try putting a bench and perhaps a pot or two with impatiens in the summer. there are lots of plants you can put in the area, azaleas, rhododendrons, ferns, astilbe, and the like but not under the tree. If you ever walk thru a pine woods, you will notice that there is very little, or no vegetation under the trees.
Reply:You can grow azaleas,, mahonia, choke cherry, hydrangea, hellebores. ferns, astilbe, huechera, lacecaps. repeating daylilies and hostas under them.
Reply:Sweet Woodruff is a great low growing, acid loving ground cover. It is also used as the flavoring for May wine and smells of new mown hay when dried.
Reply:Depending on how much light is getting through, where the tree is located, etc you should be able to plant flowers underneath it. We just planted regular flowers under ours... you can always go on the safe side and look for low-lighting/indirect sunlight types of flowers.
Reply:Any acid loving plant should grow there if it gets enough sun. Others have mentioned Rhododendrons and azaleas. Blueberries like acid soil, too.
Reply:pines look much better with that natural pine look
i.e. soil underneath with a few needles scattered on the ground
Reply:It is difficult to grow things under pines due to the acidity created by the fallen needles. This is a natural selection self defence feature so that the pine does not get crowded out by other plants.
Talk to a real garden centre (not Walmart or Home Depot) for recommendations.
Reply:No, don't build up around it , The tree will die. There are many plants that can be planted around it. Some are, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Pachysandra, Ivy and any other acid and shade loving plants.
How about building a tree bench around it, like a five or six sided one? You could put nice colorful weather proof cushions on it.
How about Slate? That would be easy to sweep or blow the needles away.
You could save the needles to make a Manger at Christmas time, even put the Manger by the tree.
kids clogs
What can I plant under a pine tree?
Very little will grow under a pine, partly because of the dense shade it casts. If you build up a bed around it, you could kill the tree by smothering its roots, and also by building up soil around the trunk, which makes it susceptable to insects and diseases.
You should not remove the pine needles, either, that is the tree's natural mulch. Try putting a bench and perhaps a pot or two with impatiens in the summer. there are lots of plants you can put in the area, azaleas, rhododendrons, ferns, astilbe, and the like but not under the tree. If you ever walk thru a pine woods, you will notice that there is very little, or no vegetation under the trees.
Reply:You can grow azaleas,, mahonia, choke cherry, hydrangea, hellebores. ferns, astilbe, huechera, lacecaps. repeating daylilies and hostas under them.
Reply:Sweet Woodruff is a great low growing, acid loving ground cover. It is also used as the flavoring for May wine and smells of new mown hay when dried.
Reply:Depending on how much light is getting through, where the tree is located, etc you should be able to plant flowers underneath it. We just planted regular flowers under ours... you can always go on the safe side and look for low-lighting/indirect sunlight types of flowers.
Reply:Any acid loving plant should grow there if it gets enough sun. Others have mentioned Rhododendrons and azaleas. Blueberries like acid soil, too.
Reply:pines look much better with that natural pine look
i.e. soil underneath with a few needles scattered on the ground
Reply:It is difficult to grow things under pines due to the acidity created by the fallen needles. This is a natural selection self defence feature so that the pine does not get crowded out by other plants.
Talk to a real garden centre (not Walmart or Home Depot) for recommendations.
Reply:No, don't build up around it , The tree will die. There are many plants that can be planted around it. Some are, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Pachysandra, Ivy and any other acid and shade loving plants.
How about building a tree bench around it, like a five or six sided one? You could put nice colorful weather proof cushions on it.
How about Slate? That would be easy to sweep or blow the needles away.
You could save the needles to make a Manger at Christmas time, even put the Manger by the tree.
kids clogs
What could a Codiaeum variegatum plant worth? (Croton Petra)?
Could someone advise me on how much the colourful Croton Petra plant worth? I bought it when it was very tiny and now its huge and I'd like to sell it. Its very healthy, had some strange flowers growing on it recently, and its very colourful. Its probably around 35 inches tall and 40 inches wide if not bigger. Its gorgeous but has no space for it anymore. Its becaming a beautiful tree.
I've attached a link that shows how it looks like but mine is actually bigger than what you see on that site.
Any ideas how much this plant could worth? I'd like to sell it asap but I don't want to overcharge anyone for it. Thank you!
What could a Codiaeum variegatum plant worth? (Croton Petra)?
Based on the specs you describe about $20-25.
It is about 7 gal size.
If it is in a fancy pot you might get $30.
I've attached a link that shows how it looks like but mine is actually bigger than what you see on that site.
Any ideas how much this plant could worth? I'd like to sell it asap but I don't want to overcharge anyone for it. Thank you!
What could a Codiaeum variegatum plant worth? (Croton Petra)?
Based on the specs you describe about $20-25.
It is about 7 gal size.
If it is in a fancy pot you might get $30.
How often should we record results?
It's for our Investigatory Project. the experiment is good for 2-3 months. This is our experiment. We will use 4 Lucky Bamboo plants (4 setups). In setup A, we will pour salt solution, B: sugar solution, C: Isopropyl Alcohol, D: Tap water. One of our dependent variables is how long the stem will grow in a given period of time. So, like, how often should we record? weekly? every 2 weeks? how long does it take for the stem to grow 1 inch?
How often should we record results?
Every 10 days.
Reply:My answer is C
Reply:I say weekly. I also wanted to say that I love your screen name.
Reply:record it every 15 days and it will grow 1 inch in 15 days
How often should we record results?
Every 10 days.
Reply:My answer is C
Reply:I say weekly. I also wanted to say that I love your screen name.
Reply:record it every 15 days and it will grow 1 inch in 15 days
I need help! Will my Irises flower next year?
I live in zone 5. and I bought some (dutch and bearded) irise bulbs, that are hardy here. on the box it said to plant them from sept. to november. I planted them in sep. and today I saw they have little leaves about 4-5 inch tall. We're supposed to have a hard frost this weekend and we normally have snow by mid nov. So will they lose thier enery now and not bloom next spring?
I need help! Will my Irises flower next year?
You'll be fine. Mine do that if I cut the old leaf sets off them. After you're initial bloom next year, don't cut the leaves off, just let them dry on their own or braid them and let them dry. Mulching over the top of where they are planted is always a good idea, just rake it off in the spring or leave it for nutrient.
Reply:Yes, when the freeze comes, they'll die back but then come back again in spring.
Reply:Your irises will be fine. Those little leaves might be nipped by the frost, but the rhizome will be fine. I leave all the leaves on my irises through the winter. In the spring, I just go out and clean up those that look crappy. I've got to figure the best way to keep the huge blooms from taking a header when spring rains come. I'm thinking nails and string on the fence they're planted next to.
Reply:Not to worry, they will be fine.
Reply:They will be fine.
I need help! Will my Irises flower next year?
You'll be fine. Mine do that if I cut the old leaf sets off them. After you're initial bloom next year, don't cut the leaves off, just let them dry on their own or braid them and let them dry. Mulching over the top of where they are planted is always a good idea, just rake it off in the spring or leave it for nutrient.
Reply:Yes, when the freeze comes, they'll die back but then come back again in spring.
Reply:Your irises will be fine. Those little leaves might be nipped by the frost, but the rhizome will be fine. I leave all the leaves on my irises through the winter. In the spring, I just go out and clean up those that look crappy. I've got to figure the best way to keep the huge blooms from taking a header when spring rains come. I'm thinking nails and string on the fence they're planted next to.
Reply:Not to worry, they will be fine.
Reply:They will be fine.
Could I get sued if I plant an edible plant on publicly accessible commercial property?
I got sunflowers which grow seeds at the head, but I'm scared that somebody will sue me for thousands of dollars if I plant them outside. Where I plan to plant the plants is on commercial property that I own but is publicly accessible that is about 10 feet away from a sidewalk.
Already paid seven thousand dollars settling a lawsuit, all because a toilet paper roll in the bathroom was 2 inches below the Americans with disabilities act guildlines. Which supposedly caused severe emotional distress.
Now I'm afriad that if I plant these plants somebody will try and eat them then sue me for getting sick if they do. I won't use pesticides or any chemicals on the plants and want to use them for ornamental purposes.
Could I get sued if I plant an edible plant on publicly accessible commercial property?
I am not an attorney, but common sense would dictate if you own the property, anyone who comes onto your property and eats the sunflower seeds does so at their own risk and if you want to stretch it a little more, technically, if they do not work for you or have any business on your property, they could be liable for trespassing.
Reply:Could you get sued? Of course you could get sued. This is 2008 and we have idle attorneys around every corner. If you are concerned, don't plant them.
Reply:YOur heart is in the right place. I think if you post a warning label you'll be fine....
ya gotta love the new millenium..........
Reply:Since you have all ready been sued after a lawyer went into your bathroom with measuring tape to measure the proper inches pertaining to your rolls of toilet paper, I would think that you would use common sense and plant your sunflowers on your own private property. I would plant them in my back yard and put up a fence. The American Disabilities Act loves to find a bathroom that is not designed for the unfortunate in wheelchairs. What if a wheelchair rolled right next to these sunflowers and ate one? Or a seeing eye dog ate it and died? The law pertains to the seeing eye dogs rigidly.Wow!
sandals church
Already paid seven thousand dollars settling a lawsuit, all because a toilet paper roll in the bathroom was 2 inches below the Americans with disabilities act guildlines. Which supposedly caused severe emotional distress.
Now I'm afriad that if I plant these plants somebody will try and eat them then sue me for getting sick if they do. I won't use pesticides or any chemicals on the plants and want to use them for ornamental purposes.
Could I get sued if I plant an edible plant on publicly accessible commercial property?
I am not an attorney, but common sense would dictate if you own the property, anyone who comes onto your property and eats the sunflower seeds does so at their own risk and if you want to stretch it a little more, technically, if they do not work for you or have any business on your property, they could be liable for trespassing.
Reply:Could you get sued? Of course you could get sued. This is 2008 and we have idle attorneys around every corner. If you are concerned, don't plant them.
Reply:YOur heart is in the right place. I think if you post a warning label you'll be fine....
ya gotta love the new millenium..........
Reply:Since you have all ready been sued after a lawyer went into your bathroom with measuring tape to measure the proper inches pertaining to your rolls of toilet paper, I would think that you would use common sense and plant your sunflowers on your own private property. I would plant them in my back yard and put up a fence. The American Disabilities Act loves to find a bathroom that is not designed for the unfortunate in wheelchairs. What if a wheelchair rolled right next to these sunflowers and ate one? Or a seeing eye dog ate it and died? The law pertains to the seeing eye dogs rigidly.Wow!
sandals church
How to I make my leggy sunflower seedlings more sturdy?
I germinated and grew them firstly in a greenhouse but left them in too long. I've planted them out now, but they became very leggy (some are about 9 inches tall and are only on their 3rd pair of leaves) so I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to help make them stronger while they're growing and less prone to getting broke when it's windy? They're too small for a cane.
The ones I planted out when they got their first pair of leaves are really solid, still about 9 inches high, but with more pairs of leaves and much thicker stems.
How to I make my leggy sunflower seedlings more sturdy?
Get them on a good fertilizer schedule, lots of water and hopefully they are planted in a nice sunny location. Stake them up until they get a little healthier and you should have tall, strong sun flowers in no time.
Reply:i don't agree with this based on my own experience they don't have to be staked. Report It
Reply:According to two books that I have on the topic of growning plants from seeds, whenever one is attempting to begin plants indoors, one should use a florescent light along with regular lighting to produce the ultra-violet rays (blue from florescent and pink from lightbulbs). Second, the light should be placed about two or three inches above the plant to increase the amount of energy used to develop stems. This works well for our tomatoes. I usually use books on either end of the florescent light to increase it's height.
Don't just sit there, grow something!
Reply:i've had that same situation when i start my own seedlings. make sure they are in really full sun firstly. use those little bamboo stakes to reinforce their stem strength. once they get going you'll be able to remove those and they should be fine on their own.
the bamboo stakes will help them keep from blowing over and breaking until they develop a strong enough root system to support their height.
Reply:First they need a lot of sun and then plant them at least 40 cm (1 1/2) feet apart of anything even fence or bushes or a house. They like lots of water it's not easy if they are on a sun as well, so i suggest a huge backet or anything which u hide under the ground and then water it from the top. Good luck !
Ps: They don't need any bamboo sticks if they have space, they just grow
The ones I planted out when they got their first pair of leaves are really solid, still about 9 inches high, but with more pairs of leaves and much thicker stems.
How to I make my leggy sunflower seedlings more sturdy?
Get them on a good fertilizer schedule, lots of water and hopefully they are planted in a nice sunny location. Stake them up until they get a little healthier and you should have tall, strong sun flowers in no time.
Reply:i don't agree with this based on my own experience they don't have to be staked. Report It
Reply:According to two books that I have on the topic of growning plants from seeds, whenever one is attempting to begin plants indoors, one should use a florescent light along with regular lighting to produce the ultra-violet rays (blue from florescent and pink from lightbulbs). Second, the light should be placed about two or three inches above the plant to increase the amount of energy used to develop stems. This works well for our tomatoes. I usually use books on either end of the florescent light to increase it's height.
Don't just sit there, grow something!
Reply:i've had that same situation when i start my own seedlings. make sure they are in really full sun firstly. use those little bamboo stakes to reinforce their stem strength. once they get going you'll be able to remove those and they should be fine on their own.
the bamboo stakes will help them keep from blowing over and breaking until they develop a strong enough root system to support their height.
Reply:First they need a lot of sun and then plant them at least 40 cm (1 1/2) feet apart of anything even fence or bushes or a house. They like lots of water it's not easy if they are on a sun as well, so i suggest a huge backet or anything which u hide under the ground and then water it from the top. Good luck !
Ps: They don't need any bamboo sticks if they have space, they just grow
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