Splitting Anubias Barteri

[pwrflpills]

I am considering either doing a major overhaul or upgrading to a larger tank and was wondering if it is possible to split the Anubias Barteri that have grown a few inches over the last couple years into multiple plants by cutting the base (I forget the correct term) in half, etc.

 

[Purrbox]

You can split the rhizome as long as both halves will be at least 2" long and have healthy roots and leaves. Make sure to use a VERY sharp knife so that you get a clean cut.

 

[mgamer20o0]

i make sure there is at least 4 leafs per cutting. i also use a razor blade to cut them.

 

[zoologist101]

I seem to remember reading somewhere that the rhizome of Anubias leaches something poisonous into the water when first cut. But I can't find any reference to this, so ignore me, I'm probably just having a senior moment again.

 

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

Yeah just split at the rhizome and make sure every cutting also has some roots to it. I made the mistake in ripping instead of cutting and I almost killed some of my plants.

So yeah, cut with a very sharp knife, make sure you can leave lots of roots at the end of each cutting. I normally wash off the cuttings after placing them back into the tank. A lot of the times I get little things on the plants like hair or other stuff so I wash them off.