Re: [APD] cutting crypt roots

["Richard J. Sexton" <richard at aquaria_net>]

At 01:53 PM 5/17/07 EDT, you wrote:
>I am really curious on Jerry Smith instructions to cut the roots of  crypts.
> 
>If the roots are healthy why? IMHO the plant is going to immediately go  into 
>root production mode to offset the loss and not put out new leaf growth as  
>quickly.

Cause they won't stay healthy when they're transplanted. Cutting big
roots forces the growth of lots of new roots.



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