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Archive for October, 2008
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Cryptocoryne elliptica plantlets
Posted on October 29, 2008 | 2 CommentsWell, its been about a week since I pulled some elliptica leaves and planted them. on the advice of Jim and with Aarons previous experiences, I had taken a couple... -
Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Florida Sunset’
Posted on October 24, 2008 | 2 CommentsLast year when GWAPA visited Florida Aquatic Nurseries, we spotted a new crypt varient in their ‘R&D’ section. It peaked our interest back then and several of us were talking... -
Cryptocoryne albida spathe
Posted on October 22, 2008 | 1 CommentToday one of my Cryptocoryne albida plants decided to flower. I’ve had C. albida growing emersed for almost 18 months now. It finally decided to send up a spathe. Two... -
Cryptocoryne elliptica propagation
Posted on October 18, 2008 | No CommentsThere are enough leaves on my single plant of Cryptocoryne elliptica to try my hand at propagating this species. This is the only known species of cryptocoryne that is known... -
Cryptocoryne Elliptica III
Posted on October 16, 2008 | No Comments..another 14 days later… Thats a six week time frame from bottom picture to top. Wow! Also notice that the leaves are now enlongated. Hopefully this plant will flower soon. -
New crypts!
Posted on October 16, 2008 | 1 CommentLast week I received a few new plants. Most of them got here in pretty good shape – I hope they survive – thrive. Cryptocoryne ferruginea ‘Bau’ Cryptocoryne griffithi ‘Panti’... -
Yellowing leaves II
Posted on October 14, 2008 | No CommentsIt appears that the light fertilization has stopped the older leaves from dropping off. My hunch was right – the rapid growth in recent weeks probably induced a nutrient deficiency.... -
Yellowing leaves
Posted on October 9, 2008 | 2 CommentsSome observations over the last few days… 1) Root growth has increased dramatically.2) Quite a few plants are exhibiting a disturbing behavior – older leaves are yellowing and dying off....