Can Anubias take root in rocks?

[Hebily]

I wouldn't have even considered this, but someone said it would work, and I want to get everyone's input.

Will anubias take root in rocks? I'm not talking gravel. If I take a flat rock, the size of my palm, and tie an anubia to it, will it eventually take root in the rock?

[Mgamer20o0]

depends on the rock. you can surly tie it to it. if its smooth it prob wont grab on.

[247Plants]

I imagine it would have to be glass smooth for it to not attach. Ive had them attach to smooth river rocks, just takes a little while.

[Mgamer20o0]

well then i am just impatient.

[KarlTh]

It won't root into it, but an Anubias will attach itself to almost anything not coated with teflon given enough time.

[Kashta]

Right. The roots wouldn't grow into the rock, they will attach around it.

[snoopy65]

I have some of mine tied to rocks. The roots grow around it and some down into the gravel.

[mellowvision]

they strangle

[swinneyw]

i tie my anubis to lava rock

[jpappy789]

Agreed, I've never had problems with most rocks I have tried...smooth or not.

[Hebily]

Cool. What about driftwood? Will the roots actually grow into the wood, or do they just grow around it?

[snoopy65]

Mostly around, if the wood has holes or nooks and crannies, the roots might grow into them.

[Hebily]

Good to know! Thank you all.

[KarlTh]

Anubias is like a top notch rock climber - can find holds where you think it's completely smooth.