Root "Balls" above the substrate.

jester56 · 01-19-2013, 01:50 PM

I have some Limnophila aromatica in my 50 that are quite healthy. Only problem is that they have developed large root outcroppings from the lower stalks. Not one or two little sprigs, but a snarl of thick roots. Remedy would be just to cut them off. However, I'd like to see if anyone else has had the same problem and what they did about it, if anything. Will it kill the plants to cut them off?

Thanks,

jester56 · 01-20-2013, 06:22 AM

Hello? With a photo, somebody on the board should have an opinion on the "root" of this question. I'd sincerely appreciate any help. Thx!

**Jeffww** · 01-20-2013, 06:26 AM

Won't hurt the plant. Go for it. Although honestly I'd check to make sure the lower portion of the stem hasn't died.

jester56 · 01-20-2013, 06:58 AM

It may well have. I've had a few of my thick stemmed plants have roots grow from the joints. When the roots get a hold, the stems rot. This one has roots so thick that you can hardly see the stem. Crazy. Thanks!

**OVT** · 01-20-2013, 12:19 PM

Just cut them off at the stem.

csf · 01-20-2013, 01:26 PM

plant will be fine if you cut them.

jester56 · 01-22-2013, 12:57 AM

Thanks, Guys. I did cut them yesterday and they look ok today. Now if I can figure out why certain plants get stem rot and others don't.

01-19-2013, 01:50 PM	#1
jester56 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 140	Root "Balls" above the substrate. I have some Limnophila aromatica in my 50 that are quite healthy. Only problem is that they have developed large root outcroppings from the lower stalks. Not one or two little sprigs, but a snarl of thick roots. Remedy would be just to cut them off. However, I'd like to see if anyone else has had the same problem and what they did about it, if anything. Will it kill the plants to cut them off? Thanks, Last edited by jester56; 01-19-2013 at 02:02 PM.. Reason: Added photo

01-20-2013, 06:22 AM	#2
jester56 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 140	Hello? With a photo, somebody on the board should have an opinion on the "root" of this question. I'd sincerely appreciate any help. Thx! __________________ Nikon Pimp #084 "The legal quarter of tight lipped men, push for order, then repeat again." KTP

01-20-2013, 06:58 AM	#4
jester56 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 140	It may well have. I've had a few of my thick stemmed plants have roots grow from the joints. When the roots get a hold, the stems rot. This one has roots so thick that you can hardly see the stem. Crazy. Thanks! __________________ Nikon Pimp #084 "The legal quarter of tight lipped men, push for order, then repeat again." KTP

01-20-2013, 12:19 PM	#5
OVT Carpe Diem (View User Tanks) PTrader: (117/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SF East Bay Area Posts: 2,377	Just cut them off at the stem. __________________ Courtesy Integrity * Perseverance * Indominable Spirit * and Self Control* Tenets of TKD

01-22-2013, 12:57 AM	#7
jester56 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 140	Thanks, Guys. I did cut them yesterday and they look ok today. Now if I can figure out why certain plants get stem rot and others don't. __________________ Nikon Pimp #084 "The legal quarter of tight lipped men, push for order, then repeat again." KTP

01-20-2013, 06:26 AM	#3
Jeffww Microsynodontis Lover (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 2,081	Won't hurt the plant. Go for it. Although honestly I'd check to make sure the lower portion of the stem hasn't died.

01-20-2013, 01:26 PM	#6
csf Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA. Posts: 170	plant will be fine if you cut them.

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