Pearling!

[jrp1588]

For the first time ever, I have offically acheived pearling. Out of nowhere today my amazon sword started making bubbles like mad. It's quite fascinating.

 

[Jchillin]

That is too cool! You do know what this means, eh? Baby swords will be possible

 

[jrp1588]

Really? How does one go about producing baby swords?

 

[rich311k]

Congrats. Nicely done

 

[Hoovercat]

How does one go about producing baby swords

Swords use a really short rhizome I think. Basically you'll see the leaves grow into multiple clumps at the base. Wait until the new plants have 5-6 leaves and uproot the "mother" and pull the "daughter" off and replant both.

 

[jrp1588]

Interesting, there has been a lot of new leaf growth, but so far it's all in one clump. I wouldn't mind having a second sword in the tank.

 

[PsiPro]

Show off

 

[jrp1588]

He he, I've spent a lot of money on it (for a highschool kid) so it's nice that it's finally showing results.

 

[An t-iasg]

Congratulations! I just recently saw some pearling in my tank. It's a wonderful feeling of accomplishment!

 

[PsiPro]

He he, I've spent a lot of money on it (for a highschool kid) so it's nice that it's finally showing results.

I'm an unemployed College kid, so i'm worse off Whats your setup? I'm 15gal tall, DIY CO2, just started it so I have time beofre I see pearling. But my plants are taking off.

 

[jrp1588]

I have a 30gallon DIY CO2, 65watt PC lamp, eco-complete substrate...my plants are...anarchis, hornwart, java fern, java moss, amazon sword, wisteria, and a couple unidentified plants

 

[PsiPro]

Cool thanks