OK, I've been keeping Crypts in my tank for some time now and every time my mother visits she exclaims about how beautiful they are. She keeps orchids in her conservatory and I think I've got her convinced to give emersed-growth Crypts a shot, in fact I'm going to send her some shoots for Mother's Day. I would love her to see those incredible inflorescences. I have a multitude of species to get her started and I want to get her going with a good emersed-growth tank the right way.
First: What sort of substrate would be best? I suggested a base of peat with standard potting soil on top.
Second: What sort of water levels in the terrarium/paludarium would be best for Crypts. Should they be misted daily, etc.?
Third: What is the best way to encourage spathe formation in Crypts in an emersed environment?
Fourth: My mother's thumb is green down to the bottom knuckle but she knows nothing of aquatic plants. Any tips I should pass along?
Thanks again for the great forum guys
First: What sort of substrate would be best? I suggested a base of peat with standard potting soil on top.
Second: What sort of water levels in the terrarium/paludarium would be best for Crypts. Should they be misted daily, etc.?
Third: What is the best way to encourage spathe formation in Crypts in an emersed environment?
Fourth: My mother's thumb is green down to the bottom knuckle but she knows nothing of aquatic plants. Any tips I should pass along?
Thanks again for the great forum guys