[fishtastic]

I just recently purchased to pcs of downoi, and Ive never had it before. Im just curious on the method of planting.

 

[frozenbarb]

it guess its the same way as blyxa, same looklike plant structure

 

[fishtastic]

Well, the funny thing is, I havent had any blyxa species either. I guess I just need visual aid on this one.

 

[JenThePlantGeek]

When I've had it, it branched from the base. I'd separate out the stems and plant them as new plants. Just get the roots in the substrate and it'll be good to go. If it starts growing very tall vertically you can cut the stem in half and babies will branch out of the base and the top will take root again.

Just as an aside...

Have you ever had one of those plants for outside - "Hen and Chicks"?

It kinda reminds me of that :hihi:

 

[fishtastic]

When I've had it, it branched from the base. I'd separate out the stems and plant them as new plants. Just get the roots in the substrate and it'll be good to go. If it starts growing very tall vertically you can cut the stem in half and babies will branch out of the base and the top will take root again.

Just as an aside...

Have you ever had one of those plants for outside - "Hen and Chicks"?

It kinda reminds me of that :hihi:

So its just a stem plant then, right.

 

[JenThePlantGeek]

Yes, but an odd one. Blyxa and Downoi are both sort of odd ducks in that respect.

 

[Finch_man]

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Heres the top view of my downoi

 

[fishtastic]

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Heres the top view of my downoi

Man, I love that. How did u go about planting, pruning, etc. to get it to look like that. I know I sound new, but I just dont want to mess it up.

 

[Finch_man]

Wait for the plant to about like 6 inches then cut 3 to 4 inches from the top. Then replant it, trust me downoi grows extremely slow!!! Thats why some people like havening downoi.

 

[fishtastic]

Wait for the plant to about like 6 inches then cut 3 to 4 inches from the top. Then replant it, trust me downoi grows extremely slow!!! Thats why some people like havening downoi.

Thanx alot. I forget where I saw it, but when I saw the downoi in a fully aquascaped tank I knew I wanted it.

thanx,
mark

 

[Finch_man]

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Heres another close picture of the downoi. The top left plant is Limnophila aromatica.

 

[spypet]

Downoi is a tricky plant to grow, much like some Tonina.
Best advice is to get one or two plants and see how they
do before investing in a bunch of them. I'm no expert,
but I tried both plants and they failed on me in weeks.

 

[fishtastic]

Downoi is a tricky plant to grow, much like some Tonina.
Best advice is to get one or two plants and see how they
do before investing in a bunch of them. I'm no expert,
but I tried both plants and they failed on me in weeks.

Well, thats pretty much what Im doing now I have 2 plants and we'll see what happens.
thanx,
mark

 

[HEINEKEN357]

 

[Finch_man]

WOW, You got some picture of your downoi!:hihi:

 

[fishtastic]

Now thats what Im talkin bout! THanx alot really gives me a good idea on how it grows(visually).

 

[leah114]

This thread clarified how Downoi grow's for me also.. to tell you the truth until a couple of months ago I didn't know it was a stem plant. But Jen is right, it is a unique one! All the pics I usually see are the tops planted in the front of the aquarium, I just figured it was like a rosette type plant. Nice pics everyone

 

[fishtastic]

This thread clarified how Downoi grow's for me also.. to tell you the truth until a couple of months ago I didn't know it was a stem plant. But Jen is right, it is a unique one! All the pics I usually see are the tops planted in the front of the aquarium, I just figured it was like a rosette type plant. Nice pics everyone

That was all I have seen also, but thanx to the replies I have a good idea what to do with it now. By the way, it is growing well, but slow.

 

[fishtastic]

Oh yeah forgot, what kind of light does it like. Should it be out in the open or shaded by other plants?

 

[dhavoc]

do not shade it, it is not particular really, but needs good light.