How long can plants live in pots with rock wool?

[Erik]

I have just gotten some new plants for a new tank I'm about to start,  But I ordered them early because the plant I wanted went out of stock and once it was back in stock I got it.  I do not Have the new tank just yet (I should have it in at least a week).  I have the new plants currently in an already established tank in the pots with rock wool and a root tab in the rock wool. I was wanting some feed back to see if that is a good way to store the plants till I can get them into their own tank.  the plants I bought include water sprite, some crypts, A queen sword, scarlet temple, and monte carlo.  Any impute would be appreciated. Thank you. 

[TheSwissAquarist]

First of all: Welcome to the forum!

In answer to your question, I left my water sprite, amazon swords, and crypts in their pots for two weeks (tank troubles) and they all did fine.

[Erik]

Thanks for the impute it will make me sleep better lol.

[Odd Duck]

Months as long as they are fertilized appropriately.  But keep in mind that the longer they are in the pot with rock wool, the more the roots get imbedded into the rock wool.  Some roots will get broken when you pull them out even if you’re careful.  Swishing the roots and rock wool in a bucket of water helps clear away the rock wool more gently but you’ll still have to just pull some off the roots.  Sometimes trimming some roots can stimulate some plants to produce new roots, but it can trigger others into shock (looking at you, crypts).  Mostly, if properly fed and appropriate light is provided, they’ll be fine for weeks to months.

[lefty o]

some people never take them out of the pots. wont hurt a thing to leave them in the pots for a few weeks or even a month or two.