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Re: Mini Bow a la Walsted
For the folks who are concerned about the mess that pulling up stem
plants would make with a soil substrate at pruning time- how about not
pulling them up- just removing some of the top, and leaving the lower part in
place?
I haven't had a soil tank yet, but in my gravel tanks that way works well
for me- as long as the stem plants are growing well, new growth starts coming
right away. It may take a little longer to grow out though, but that's ok
with me :). On the other hand, it looks a bit stumpy for awhile which you
may not like... So you could cut the stems at the gravel line or just
below it, and then replant nice pieces of the tips- then there would be no
mess.
Stylewise, I think I like the stumpy way better because overall it looks
more permanent or indigenous to me- for lack of a better way to word it. The
growth that comes in kind of 'fits' the spot. Something about newly planted
tips- they look a little temporary to me- like flowers in a vase- very
beautiful and striking though, so I can see why people like it. It's a taste
thing I'd say.
Zach K