Will anubias roots grow into a new plant?

[PerfectDepth]

Some time ago after trimming some anubias roots, I put a couple pieces into another tank as an experiment. The sections of root are alive and slowly growing, but will they ever form a new rhizome and leaves?

 

[Patty1980]

I read the clipping has to have at least in leaf on it in order to take root. But I'm pretty new to plants. I've never tried it with mine.

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[Patty1980]

One leaf, pardon

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[PerfectDepth]

I estimate it has been approx. 1 year since they were cut, and they haven't died yet. If they were unable to regenerate, I would've guessed they should be dead by now. The roots have now grown down into the substrate, and also latched onto a nearby rock, with no sign of slowing down, but no sign of a new growth point either. Hmm...

 

[Patty1980]

Wow, well that's encouraging. So I'm sure you've tried all the frets to get leaves and such? Do you have a low light in your tank?

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[Patty1980]

Ferts, dang auto correct

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[okapizebra]

Is the rhizome present or just some roots?

 

[PerfectDepth]

No rhizome, just roots. They're in a low-light tank with no ferts other than a weekly dose of Flourish Comprehensive (micro)

 

[Alan79]

I estimate it has been approx. 1 year since they were cut, and they haven't died yet. If they were unable to regenerate, I would've guessed they should be dead by now. The roots have now grown down into the substrate, and also latched onto a nearby rock, with no sign of slowing down, but no sign of a new growth point either. Hmm...

I may have to try this as a way of adding green "vine" to some driftwood. I don't know if you will ever see the plant develop leaves if it hasn't after 1 year but it was an interesting experiment.

 

[okapizebra]

Hmm, that's odd that it's still growing! I have no idea.