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Archive for September, 2008
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Cryptocoryne noritoi spathe
Posted on September 30, 2008 | No CommentsThis plant has been flowering freely for the last few months. Its doing really really well. Planted in 100% ADA Amazonia. Just another picture.. -
Root health picture!
Posted on September 30, 2008 | 1 CommentI’ve been growing crypts for a little while now, but last night I noticed something a little different. While in itself, this is nothing remarkable, but since I’d never seen... -
Cryptocoryne elliptica II
Posted on September 30, 2008 | No CommentsWhat a difference in 14 days…. What have I done in the last 14 days? 1) Sphagnum sp.2) Rooting Hormone3) Mycorhizzal fungus4) Laterite5) Big water changes to bring the water... -
Repotting 101
Posted on September 27, 2008 | 1 CommentIt was time to repot one of my plants – Cryptocoryne ideii (A09), so I thought, maybe it would be a good idea to document the process. Here’s the pot... -
Cryptocoryne x willisii
Posted on September 17, 2008 | No CommentsA couple of months ago the local plant club placed an order from Oriental Aquarium. One of the members had ordered C. x willisii. However, the plant he got was... -
Laterite II
Posted on September 16, 2008 | No CommentsI received my laterite this week. I’d ordered two different kinds from two seperate suppliers. One is from a large aquarium supplier, and its more like 2-4mm granules covered in... -
Lagenandra!
Posted on September 14, 2008 | 1 CommentAlong with Cryptcoryne, a lot of collectors also grow plants from the genus Lagenandra. They’re similar to crypts in that they’re also Aroids from SE Asia. They’re found primarily in... -
Cryptocoryne elliptica
Posted on September 14, 2008 | 1 CommentCryptocoryne elliptica is the only crypt known to be able to propagate from a leaf cutting – similar to African Violets. I received this plant from Aaron talbot a few...