what's the rhizome?

montanafish gal

montanafish gal

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this may seem like a silly question, but what's the rhizome of a plant? Is that the roots? I keep reading that the rhizome of the anubias plant don't like to be in the substrate. I can only assume that this means the roots. right?? :huh::duh::nilly:
 
While these aren't technical terms, in my experience the rhizome is the horizontal stem of the plant that both the roots and leaves typically shoot out of. If I'm wrong or incomplete in my description, someone please correct me.
 
tekonus said:
While these aren't technical terms, in my experience the rhizome is the horizontal stem of the plant that both the roots and leaves typically shoot out of. If I'm wrong or incomplete in my description, someone please correct me.
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no correction needed... :clap:
 
ok, thanks all! So it's ok to put the ROOTS into the substrate then? This confused me cause it also said it's a plant that better on rocks or driftwood.
 
yep, you can bury the roots. in fact, this is how mine are planted. Just make sure to leave the rhizome above the substrate enough to allow good water flow around it. If you tie anubias to a rock or wood, it will attach to it. Likewise, (IME) if you bury the roots, they will attach to the gravel. They grow well both ways as long as the water flow is adequate.
 
It's better to plant Anubia(s) on rocks or driftwood, because it gives the plant/roots something to eventually cling to, whilst ensuring the rhizome is in no danger of being buried...this does not mean, though, that they MUST be attached to rocks/driftwood, those are just convenient and decorative options.
 
ok, that sounds good. I'd need an awfully small piece of driftwood to fit in a 5 gallon. I don't want to overcrowd the tank.
 
you can simply use a small rock to tie the plant to..the roots will eventually attach to the substrate
 
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