Re: [APD] Madagascar Lace plant root

[Harry Martin <harry at harrymartincartoons_com>]

On 5/9/2010 05:17, Stuart Halliday wrote:
> Don't let it flower.
>
> It will then need resting once a year as it doesn't live constantly
> underwater in the wild.
>
> We're suppose to remove it from the water, wrap it in soggy cloth and
> keep it dark at ~60F for 2 months.

Stuart,

I continue to be amazed by this advice. I've had this plant for over 10 
years and not once have I removed it from the tank nor cut the bloom.

Yes, it has gone dormant where the leaves seem to stop growing, but it 
perks right back to life and continues to thrive despite all the 
recommendations. A few months ago, it produced two blooms. It's doing 
quite well in high pH (>7 well water), water temperature 70F - 78F

I attribute the plant's success to frequent water changes and seasonal 
temperature changes, meaning I don't closely regulate the water 
temperature to keep it constant during the winter months.

I can only wonder...maybe I am successful because I don't remove it from 
the tank.

Here's my collection of lace plant photos (all the same plant):

http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/flower_122901.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/flower_n_hand.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/leaf.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/ML01.JPG
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/ML02.JPG
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/ML03.JPG
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/ML_Flower_20070225_1.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/ML_Flower_20070225_2.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/ML_Flower_20070225_3.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/MLace1_20070222.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/MLace2_20070222.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/MLace3_20070222.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/tank.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/Tony_and_tank.jpg
http://harrymartincartoons.com/images/aquaticplants/Tony_n_corner.jpg

Enjoy!

--
Harry Martin
Casper, WY
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