Louise02 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 @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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise02 Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) @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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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