amazon sword - Aquarium Advice

Cliffz · 01-28-2007, 01:08 PM

Guys,
I installed the new Coralite 4X65w--I only put on 2X65w bulbs for now. The plants are doing well. Question. My amazon sword has sprouted what a long "stem" up to the lite! The top has a 3 inch "mini " amazon sprouting . Do I cut this entire sprout at the base or just the top plant and throw it out? (dont need another amazon.)
I have another one with no "baby" but a sprout up to the light-its hitting the glass canopy. Can I cut it off? I understand these sprouts take away nutrients from the base plant?

Also--how long does it take Java moss to adhere to driftwood? Can I also tie a banana plant to driftwood? How long till it aderes?Thanks
Cliff

SparKy697 · 01-28-2007, 01:34 PM

I'm no expert with the swords but are you sure it is not a flower?

Jchillin · 01-28-2007, 01:42 PM

They will flower if allowed to get above the water line. If you have side shoots running under the node and at least 3-4 leaves, snip it at that location and replant. And yes, it is just like a baby in the womb, it needs to be nourished.

In regard to the moss, moss "covers" the driftwood but you have to manage it so that it stays there. Folks tend to use thread to accomplish that. I'm not familiar with the banana plant so hopefully someone will chime in.

Cliffz · 01-28-2007, 06:20 PM

Clarification:
2 different sword plants
One is above water and about to flower--no babys. Any reason to let this sprout grow/flower?
The other not above water line but has a baby. Do I cut the baby off at the base of plant or 10 inches up and cut at the base of the baby?
Thanks

**Purrbox** · 01-28-2007, 07:02 PM

Only reasons to let the sprout continue is so that you can see the flowers and get a baby plant. If you're not interested, then by all means remove it. To remove you'll want to cut the runner as close to the mother plant as possible.

Lonewolfblue · 01-28-2007, 07:56 PM

With the swords, you can just cut the runner off if you like, at the base next to the mother plant. If the runner is above water, it will flower. If below the water surface, it will grow roots and form baby plants. Also, if it flowers, and then you put back under the water, roots will grow and babies will form.

Cliffz · 01-29-2007, 10:38 PM

guys,
thanks --Babys clipped at base!!

01-28-2007, 01:08 PM	#1
Cliffz Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 222	amazon sword Guys, I installed the new Coralite 4X65w--I only put on 2X65w bulbs for now. The plants are doing well. Question. My amazon sword has sprouted what a long "stem" up to the lite! The top has a 3 inch "mini " amazon sprouting . Do I cut this entire sprout at the base or just the top plant and throw it out? (dont need another amazon.) I have another one with no "baby" but a sprout up to the light-its hitting the glass canopy. Can I cut it off? I understand these sprouts take away nutrients from the base plant? Also--how long does it take Java moss to adhere to driftwood? Can I also tie a banana plant to driftwood? How long till it aderes?Thanks Cliff

01-28-2007, 01:34 PM	#2
SparKy697 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,216 Images: 3	I'm no expert with the swords but are you sure it is not a flower? __________________ -Joe Click "My Info" for tank information. My 55g Tank Log Read About The Nitrogen Cycle Read About The Fishless Cycle

01-28-2007, 01:42 PM	#3
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	They will flower if allowed to get above the water line. If you have side shoots running under the node and at least 3-4 leaves, snip it at that location and replant. And yes, it is just like a baby in the womb, it needs to be nourished. In regard to the moss, moss "covers" the driftwood but you have to manage it so that it stays there. Folks tend to use thread to accomplish that. I'm not familiar with the banana plant so hopefully someone will chime in. __________________ _________________________________

01-28-2007, 07:02 PM	#5
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,395	Only reasons to let the sprout continue is so that you can see the flowers and get a baby plant. If you're not interested, then by all means remove it. To remove you'll want to cut the runner as close to the mother plant as possible. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

01-28-2007, 07:56 PM	#6
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	With the swords, you can just cut the runner off if you like, at the base next to the mother plant. If the runner is above water, it will flower. If below the water surface, it will grow roots and form baby plants. Also, if it flowers, and then you put back under the water, roots will grow and babies will form. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

01-28-2007, 06:20 PM	#4
Cliffz Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 222	Clarification: 2 different sword plants One is above water and about to flower--no babys. Any reason to let this sprout grow/flower? The other not above water line but has a baby. Do I cut the baby off at the base of plant or 10 inches up and cut at the base of the baby? Thanks

01-29-2007, 10:38 PM	#7
Cliffz Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 222	thanks guys, thanks --Babys clipped at base!!

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