Lily Bulb

[Louise02]

We started a dwarf lily bulb six months ago.  The plant is great, but the bulb looks like it is growing (and spreading) bacteria.  Can I remove the bulb?

[mynameisnobody]

@Louise02 you can’t remove it. I believe if it is rotting it is because it has used up all its nutrients and now it’s dying. Do you use root tabs? 

[Louise02]

On 3/7/2023 at 9:36 PM, mynameisnobody said:

@Louise02 you can’t remove it. I believe if it is rotting it is because it has used up all its nutrients and now it’s dying. Do you use root tabs? 

Thank you.  Yes, we use the tabs from Aquarium Coop.  Should I remove it?

[mynameisnobody]

@Louise02 I would root tab it. In the previous post, when I said it was dying, I meant the bulb, not the plant. I believe it can live without the bulb, but you have to be rigorous about your root tab schedule. 

Edited March 8, 2023 by mynameisnobody

[Lennie]

On 3/8/2023 at 9:03 AM, mynameisnobody said:

I believe it can live without the bulb, but you have to be rigorous about your root tab schedule. 

Yes!

I removed my lily from the bulb. As long as it has settled, it is okay. Mine continues to grow and stays healthy.

Also I put the bulb to another place and it gave me two more lilys, even tho it has a white hole on it that seems like a rot. Idk. At least its not mushy. 

I personally have not faced any issues

[knee]

You can remove the plant or bulb. I usually remove it when I see roots on the plant. Also, if you already have root tabs then it’s fine but they don’t really need it. They column feed more than root feed but would also appreciate the extra nutrients. 
 

I planted my tiger lotus on sand without any root tabs and when the leaves were only as big as a neon tetra. 

this was after a couple of weeks

 

this was taken last week 

 

No root tabs on this one. I just fertilize the water.