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Old 11-27-2012, 02:29 AM   #1
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i think this is a crypt i don't no bought it awhile ago and id like some propagation tip if anybody knows. Its just a clipping if needed i can post a pic of the whole thing
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Old 11-27-2012, 03:48 AM   #2
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looks more like a type of amazon sword? they send off shoots with new plantlets...
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Old 11-27-2012, 05:14 AM   #3
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it got quite large in my small tank and i had to cut it back a bit i was told at my lfs that it was some kind of crypt
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Old 11-27-2012, 07:30 PM   #4
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Could you post a picture of the whole thing?
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Old 11-27-2012, 08:01 PM   #5
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yah my next post will have pics i need to take them
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Old 11-27-2012, 11:28 PM   #6
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Ok, it looks like it might be a sword variation judging by the way the leaf looks, but a full picture will help
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Old 11-28-2012, 02:40 AM   #7
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here it is its the big one i hope the pic is enough
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Old 11-28-2012, 02:52 AM   #8
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Its an amazon sword lol
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Old 11-28-2012, 05:50 AM   #9
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Its an amazon sword lol
It gets HUGE! I bought a small one and planted in my dirt tank. Light is weak natural sun. After a month it has taken half of my tank.
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Old 11-28-2012, 07:11 PM   #10
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thankx i have 2 and they both outgrew my tiny nano i had to trim them back alot if i replant it will it melt back i want to move it to the other side to cove the equipment
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anybody know what the scientific name is
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Echinodorus amazonicus
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