roots above substrate.

[enriquez1807]

Its not a huge issue but they aren't very attractive and I'm wondering why they are there. I could just continually cut the back but they'll just grow back and that defeats the purpose. The culprits are a dwarf lilly and a cluster of red wendtii (hope i spelled that right). Any help or ideas will be appreciated.

 

[Aqualady40]

Good question, my red wendtii crypt roots do the same thing. I have placed sand over them, cut them, and push them down further into the subtrate. So, I want to know what to do as well.

 

[jcolon]

Somewhat the nature of the beast ... I've got a few Crypts who's roots stick up out of the sand so I just push them back when I get the chance. You could try putting stones around the plants so at least the weigh down the roots.

 

[enriquez1807]

Well i know with stem plants it comes to be expected because thats how they "reproduce" however the issue im having is with rooted plants. My lilly is from a bulb as a matter of fact, i dont believe roots above the subatrate is "normal" for them. I could be wrong but thats my understanding of it.

 

[Rivercats]

Often times adding root tabs will actually keep the roots growing down as they are looking for nutrients. Plants like Swords, Crypts, and Lotus/Lilies all are heavy root feeders so if there aren't enough nutrients available in the substrate they go to the surface looking for it.

 

[enriquez1807]

I thought that was the case so i planted fert tabs recently. I appreciate the help