Best way to trim Bolbitis

James0816

James0816

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What's the best way to do this to ensure not harming the plant? I.e rhizome size, should I use scissors, angle the cuts, how many leaves should I leave on each segment, etc.

I have left mine alone for soooo long that it is just a monster of a plant. I'll try to get a pic of it but invision this plant as being a natural wall or tank divider in a 55g aquarium. Definately time to trim this puppy up.
 
Woo, nice! I'd treat it like anubias - use a razor blade, sharp knife, or maaaaybe scissors. Make clean vertical cuts into sections. Rhizome size will depend on how you want the plant to look (& if you're going to sell/trade, how many pieces you want). I'd think as long as you leave a couple leaves you'll be fine.

Any pics of this monster?
 
Not as yet. Will try and snap one later today. I think one of the fun parts will be trying to get it out of the tank to trim it. :) May have to move some things around.
 
I hear that. I was pulling a moss rock out of the aquarium and all my bolbitis decided to hitch a ride. :rolleyes:
 
I just use my thumb nail to pinch it off at the rhizome, leave a few inches of the original or propogated plant.
 
Didn't make it home in time before the lights went out. Will give er a go tomorrow.
 
So here it is ... Bolbitis jungle. All in all...it takes up about 1/4 of the tank. Do you think I should split it up? :rolleyes:

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Wow, gorgeous! It looks pretty light compared to my dark green stuff. I'd say at least split it in half to redistribute into smaller portions, keep half in a big mass because it looks nice. :)
 
Fishy...what's your lighting like for yours? I'm wondering if I might be a tad on the high side for this. This tank is at just over 2wpg.
 
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