How to get Moneywort to root

[lferg]

Can some one please tell me how to get this dang moneywort to root. I bought it from pets mart and it came as a "bunch". Just cut stems tied together. I have sand substrate so I just plopped it in there and some came out and floated to the top so I have some stems embedded in the sand throughout the tank. Is it just a waiting game now for it to root and when ever a piece comes out, just put it back in?

 

[nh5]

Mine really has never rooted just a few small,short roots thats it. But its growing higher and higher

 

[Bk718]

not sure if mine rooted havent really checked but it is letting out roots from a few places along the stem and is growing pretty tall and bushy

 

[FtwayneFish]

mine is ditto bk828 but it isnt bushy, its growing straight up and outta the water now.

 

[Bk718]

mine is ditto bk828 but it isnt bushy, its growing straight up and outta the water now.

start trimming it and you will get new growth.

 

[FtwayneFish]

so cut the tops and let it grow out?

 

[Bk718]

yup, when mine reaches about 12" i snip off 5" replant those and plant grows more.. same with ludwigia/rotala

 

[Voss345]

yea just trim it once and a while it will grow more and youll have new plants!

 

[Fishy_Fun]

i just got mine from MG and it is having a mass die off but im pretty sure they'll just root in the sand with some good light