Propagation of HC

[cawolf86]

Hey there - tried to search but could not find a specific answer to my simple question. It is also tough since most people refer to HC as "HC" which makes it not come up in the search function.

I am currently working on a foreground of Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC) in my aquarium. In regards to the propagation of the plant to help it spread - at what height would you trim the plant? And can the clippings that lack roots be planted with success? As in - is the appropriate method of propagation of HC to clip and replant the stems?

Thanks

-Andrew

Couple pictures for reference of the tallest section of HC. It is about 1/2" or 13ish mm high.

[talontsiawd]

You can trim it all the way down to the substrate. You can replant the tops. It's a pain but it works well. It's like any other stem plant, chop the top and replant, the bottom will grow back.

[somewhatshocked]

I'd definitely start trimming it now. And if it gets too thick, you can cut small patches of it out/rip small patches up and replant.

[cawolf86]

Thanks Talon and Jake - thats about what I thought but wanted to make sure prior to wrecking my plants.

[somewhatshocked]

My rule of thumb for HC: When it seems like it's getting too thick? It's too thick. When it seems too tall? Definitely trim it.

I've never regretted a thinning or trimming in the proper environment.