roots producing at each node

Re: roots producing at each node

It's common for stem plants to produce roots from the stem above the substrate. I have Ammania Gracilis, Bacopa Moniera and Carolinina, Lysimanchia Nummularia (creeping Jenny) Hygro Polysperma, and especially Ludwigia Repens all sprouting roots. After a while it can look a bit untidy. When they are trimmed I usually snip off any remaining roots.
Martin

 

Re: roots producing at each node

Likewise my Ludwigia and Alternathera do the same. What I have found is that the Ludwigia loses lots of leaves without bright light.

 

Re: roots producing at each node

I have the same issue in my 120. I have 330W of light but the tank is 24 inches deep. The plants lean toward the front of the tank instead of growing straight (there is a nearby window). They also have roots at each node that I have been leaving alone. Since I have had some algea issues I am fighting I figured I would let the plants use all the weapons they have to out compete the algea.

Tom