Preparing a Cryptocoryne for planting in an aquarium

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http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com This video demonstrates how to prepare a Cryptocoryne species tropical aquatic plant for planting in an aquarium. http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/aquatic-plant-list-a-z - to browse our full range!

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Donaths Dichtung Allmachtsphantasien
Donaths Dichtung Allmachtsphantasien - 6 years ago
nice! see more about cryptocorynen in emers culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-JfygrOuqU&t=1s
MrScienceGeek
MrScienceGeek - 6 years ago
Those mineral wools are a pain! Gotta go separate my plants in the morning now..... whoops :)
carlos augusto
carlos augusto - 6 years ago
cara!!!! essas minúsculas pontinhas que caem das plantas sao brotos,elas viram plantas também..
Aaron2708
Aaron2708 - 8 years ago
I felt really satisfied when you picked up those little mineral wools lol.
craigathonian
craigathonian - 10 years ago
Great video! .... all except the clipping of the roots.  Yes, trimming of the roots stimulates root growth, 1/3 is the norm.  If the plant is sensative as the crypts are,(where the leaves melt) JUST trimimng straglers or broken roots is perfect.  If the plant loses it's leaves, where does it get its energy to regrow?  Since this is not a magician, it must get it from its roots! Yes they will grow back, but i have found by leaving as much as possible they come back bigger, stronger, and faster!
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago
If it works- do it! :)
BlackHawkPSU
BlackHawkPSU - 10 years ago
Crypts may melt or they may not... depends on my factors. Disagree on cutting leaves back when starting... more leaves, more photosynthesis, quicker establishment.
Charles Maunder
Charles Maunder - 10 years ago
Hey now, that's not very stupid.
Prince Kehy
Prince Kehy - 11 years ago
I love crypts, especially the fact that they can grow back from even the tiniest of root portions. I've had some that were just the tiniest nub of root turn into beautiful full sized plants in just a few months. Patience is the key to crypts
Justin Scott
Justin Scott - 11 years ago
In addition to trimming the roots, pare down the number of leaves to two or three. Choose the healthiest looking leaves, not necessarily the largest. One thing to understand about Crypts is that they will most assuredly "melt" when you put them in your tank. "Crypt Melt" occurs whenever the plant experiences drastic changes in its environment, so even plants grown entirely underwater may die back pretty hard when subjected to your water. Cutting them back prior to planting reduces work later!

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David
David - 11 years ago
Trimming roots stimulates root growth when it is transplanted into the medium.
playfulwaves
playfulwaves - 11 years ago
It helps promote new root growth. I cut mine back to about and inch long. Makes them alot easier to plant as not to have dangling roots sticking out of the substrate. Yes mineral wool is a messy pain lol
Gabriella Roman
Gabriella Roman - 12 years ago
Hi there! I was wondering what's the reason for trimming the roots? I'm just getting started with crypts. That mineral wool is so annoying to remove!
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 12 years ago
@DrowDove3 Hi and thanks for watching. These plants grew on very well - have a look at our aquascape journals online or our other YouTube videos. Or call in store to see our displays for yourself - we are open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm and are based in Wrexham in the UK.
DrowDove3
DrowDove3 - 12 years ago
Enjoyed the video and it was really helpful to me; when planting these 'potted' plants, I would never separate them and I was also told NOT to trim the roots of crypts. How was the success of these crypts? I have a planted tank (55 gal.) of 8 Cryptocoryne crispatula, 2 Aponogeton fenestralis, 1 Lotus (tiger lily?), 1 crypt with red beneath its leaves, several smaller green crypts and Microsorium pterus. Any advice on transplanting C. crispatula?

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