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Re: trimming corkscrew val
Bill Cwirla writes:
<<Can Corkscrew Val leaves be trimmed back or will that cause the entire leaf
to deteriorate? I'm having a bit of a problem with rapidly growing Val
extending out over the surface of the tank and shading the plants below it.
I would like to cut them back to surface level if possible. Your advice
would be most appreciated.>>
I trim mine routinely (have for a couple years now), and other than the cut
end getting somewhat raggedy, it doesn't seem to be a problem. New growth
comes fast enough that even *if* trimming the end hastens leaf death
somewhat, it's not enough to matter. OTOH, corkscrew Val loves our city
water so much that I might be able to inflict all sorts of indignities on it
& it might keep going anyway!
Anne Hull Seales
Santa Cruz CA
workingsw at aol_com