Cajunalien Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hello everyone! I am experienced in keeping aquariums, but new to live aquatic plants. I have some recently ordered new Windelov ferns and water sprite. As I was cleaning them and pruning dead spots, I wondered what size rhizome can survive? If it is bright green, has roots, but no leaves, how small is too small to try to save? Any input would be greatly appreciated as I am eager to learn more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Are you asking about water sprite? If so, almost any little green piece can survive and grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajunalien Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Yes that one and the Windelov java ferns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 it is always worth trying to save. worst that can happen is it turns brown and dies. if it lives, you have a plant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajunalien Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Very true. I have managed to stop anubias rot on three separate plants and save them just by reading these forums. Also from my knowledge of biology and botany. Although I've never had live aquatic plants before, all of my plants are thriving and growing like crazy. I love them. I can't believe it took me 30 years to get them! I'm hooked! Thanks for the input.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenman Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Water sprite is arguably the easiest plant in the world to propagate (other than floating plants which self-propagate.) Simply break off a leaf and let it float and it should spawn lots of baby water sprite plants from that one leaf. A rhizome (you're likely talking about the java fern here) will have dormant eyes/buds just waiting to spring to life. Just plop it in the tank and watch it and it should take off and grow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajunalien Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Thanks for the advice. I'll do that.☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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