Anubias and the Rock

[Hurley]

I am having trouble getting my anubias nana to stay planted. I have heard that attaching it to a rock will help keep it down and make it easier to move around. My only question is how do you go about attaching it to a rock. Any tips?

Thanks,
Rachael

[Captain Hook]

You can get them to grow on all kinds of things. I have two nana plants growing on a coconut.

The method I use is a rubber band to hold the rhizome in place for a few weeks. Then I cut the band off and pull it out. You could also use fishing line. I think some people use dark string but I'm not too sure about that one.

[jart]

Yes you can use dark thread. The advantage might be that by the time the thread decomposes, the plant should have attached itself.

[reiverix]

I also like to use rubber bands. I feel they are a bit less abrasive on the plant and they are a breeze to use.

[thesydmonster]

I used thread on all my anubias, java ferns and java moss... when they attached, I just snipped the thread and pulled it out.

[daveedka]

I've heard you can buy rocks with purple string already attached to them. I personally use the rubberbands myself. On smaller plants Hair pins make a very nice anchor (thanks to RTR for that Idea)
Dave

[Rosemary]

I have tried both thread and rubber bands. I found that the threads decomposed before the plants were firmly attached. The rubber bands decompose too but last much longer. YMMV.

[minnesotagal866]

I find that purple string works particularly well.

Jackie