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Re: Indian Red Sword Plant
Yes, this plant's root system was a bit overgrown for the size pot it was in.
They were wrapped around the pot at the bottom, and hanging out in various
places. What I did was cut the plastic pot apart using small manicure
scissors, doing no damage to the roots.
Once I was able to pull the entire plant free, I saw the roots were probably
a good 8 inches or so in length. I then clipped the roots off, for planting.
I had small leaves growing also, but they were white in color, and were
unidentifiable. As you and Dwight noted, they are starting to turn red.
> think Sylvia and I both got our back order for the Indian Reds at the same
> time. A beautiful plant. It looked like it had been grown mostly
emersed.
> On mine, there were two rose colored inner new leaves that, within 24
hours
> have *uncurled* and started reaching to the light. As received the plant
> *stood* 15 inches tall and about six inches wide with more leaves than I
> would like to count. One complaint I had was that it was very difficult
> getting the darn thing out of its pot for planting, and I'll probably
think
> twice before getting another commercial potted aquatic plant.