Re: [APD] madagascar lace plant

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Harry,
My well water is pH 7.8.  Is that higher than yours?  Can you  tell me what 
your substrate is?
Carol   < ' )))><
 
 
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1.  Re: Madagascar Lace plant root (Harry  Martin)


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Message:  1
Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 10:04:52 -0600
From: Harry Martin  <harry at harrymartincartoons_com>
Subject: Re: [APD] Madagascar Lace  plant root
To: aquatic-plants at actwin_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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