Last week I bought a Water Sprite, with the knowledge that it is a floating plat. I'd just like to know, do you have luck growing it planted? I would like to plant a bunch in my 29, but would rather buy Water Wisteria if it's less hassle.
Water Sprite
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Water Sprite will absolutely grow either as a floater or rooted into the substrate.
I requires a bit more light when planted in the substrate, but has done well in my 55's, which are relatively deep tanks, @ 2wpg (CF) Fluorescent. I would even try it at 1.5wpg.
It propagates much more readily as a floating plant.
Len
I requires a bit more light when planted in the substrate, but has done well in my 55's, which are relatively deep tanks, @ 2wpg (CF) Fluorescent. I would even try it at 1.5wpg.
It propagates much more readily as a floating plant.
Len
Water Sprite grows like CRAZY when planted. Just let it float for a while and develop some roots, then plant it in the substrate.
The fronds will get bigger and bigger as the plant ages. Eventually the fronds will blacken and plantlets will form on it. This is when I usually just clip the whole frond at the base and pitch it.
After a bit (in my aquarium, anyway), the fronds got too tall for my 29gallon, so I just pulled up the whole plant and traded it back to the LFS. Fortunately, I kept a couple of the plantlets mentioned earlier. I've been through the process with a couple of the plantlets too. They just get big FAST.
The darn things suck up nutrients like mad, so keep up with the ferts!
Your mileage may vary.
The fronds will get bigger and bigger as the plant ages. Eventually the fronds will blacken and plantlets will form on it. This is when I usually just clip the whole frond at the base and pitch it.
After a bit (in my aquarium, anyway), the fronds got too tall for my 29gallon, so I just pulled up the whole plant and traded it back to the LFS. Fortunately, I kept a couple of the plantlets mentioned earlier. I've been through the process with a couple of the plantlets too. They just get big FAST.
The darn things suck up nutrients like mad, so keep up with the ferts!
Your mileage may vary.
FYI
Here is a pic from a couple of generations back:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/tyella/May-24-2005.jpg
I'm now growing the grandchildren of that bigger plant and their uncles (or aunts). Maybe a cousin or two.
Here is a pic from a couple of generations back:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/tyella/May-24-2005.jpg
I'm now growing the grandchildren of that bigger plant and their uncles (or aunts). Maybe a cousin or two.