Neji

Hello.

I have huge 30-50cm tall Amazon Swords, and I was wondering, do I ever have to pull them out from the gravel and then use scissors to trim the roots a little bit? Would that be okay for the plants?? I don't want to hurt them in anyway that they will either die or have something bad happen to them.

Thanks.

Neji

aquarist48

PlantGeek.net - Echinodorus amazonicus
Hello Neji...the above link may help a bit. I'm sure you'll get some more responses soon.
Have a good day today!
Ken

Neji

Thanks although the article did not say anything about trimming the roots. I've had to propagate my amazon swords many times. That is how I started from having two amazon swords to 10 small ones growing in my tank, and they are growing bigger and bigger weekly.

Regal

You can trim the roots. I have lots a big swords and I do it. Leave the roots about 2 to 3 inches long so you have enough to replant it without it floating away.

Lucy

Here's Butterfly's article about Plants with Rhizomes
Complete with pics of trimming roots.

Nate McFin

The video on planting techniques I just posted from youtube shows how to do this.
Nice planting technique vid on youtube

Neji

Alright, thank you all for those who helped me. I should probably close this thread down. I hope that is okay. Or a moderator could

Thanks

Neji

Lucy

I'd be happy to. Good luck!