What's the best way to move a sword

[Fishey bricks]

I'm needing to move a sword plant out of one of my tanks, to my emmersed tank. Is there a good way to do this completely killing the plant?

Thanks

 

[PerfectDepth]

Just pull the plant out slowly until you have about 3 or 4 inches of roots exposed, then cut the roots with a pair of sharp scissors.

 

[Fishey bricks]

Just pull the plant out slowly until you have about 3 or 4 inches of roots exposed, then cut the roots with a pair of sharp scissors.

Yes, But what's the best way to transfer it to its emmersed form, once the plant is out of the tank.

 

[PerfectDepth]

Yes, But what's the best way to transfer it to its emmersed form, once the plant is out of the tank.

High-humidity is key. The submerged-form leaves will definitely dry out quickly otherwise, so I would mist them frequently and keep the humidity extra high at least until the roots re-establish and it puts out some emersed-form leaves. Swords are hardy. I've never tried growing a sword emersed but I don't think you'll have any issues as long as the basic needs are met.

 

[Fishey bricks]

High-humidity is key. The submerged-form leaves will definitely dry out quickly otherwise, so I would mist them frequently and keep the humidity extra high at least until the roots re-establish and it puts out some emersed-form leaves. Swords are hardy. I've never tried growing a sword emersed but I don't think you'll have any issues as long as the basic needs are met.

Ok, thanks.