ricbennett3 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I’ve seen people hack crypts down to the ground. Is there a benefit to doing so every once in awhile? I’ve not trimmed these at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE47 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Wow!! Those are some beautiful crypts as for you question I would be hesitant to trim them that much but I will tag people much more knowledgeable than me. @JoeQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 If you don't want them to grow taller, then trim them. If you like the height, then you can let them be. I am by no means any sort of expert with crypts. "Echinodorus, bulbs and tubers are trimmed by removing the outer leaves of the rosette and/or leaves that cast shadows over the surface. For Cryptocoryne, remove the yellow or damaged leaves. When the group becomes too dense, remove whole plants." Very beautiful setup. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Im probably not the best source to ask about trimming crypts. I once had beautiful crypts, then I pulled them / split them, and trimmed the roots.... They haven't recovered since, they are surviving but certaintly not thriving. Part of me thinks it might be nutrient related tho.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcarlson Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I'm no authority. But I don't even look at my crypts anymore for fear they will melt back the last inch of their height. I haven't killed a lot of them, but they get to a nice three leaf plant and then sit there for two years. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I would never trim crypts down to the roots. I have some that are so dense that fish can barely navigate between them, and they still look great. I may pull them up and spread them out (and sell the excess), but I can't imagine any reason to cut them off. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricbennett3 Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Thanks all. I will trim dodgy leaves and let the rest be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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