question about limnophila aquatica

[plantnoob]

the whole reason i chose limnophila aquatica is because of the lovely furry/feathery appearance like in this photo
Plant Details

mine however looks like this
transition , or problem ? | UK Aquatic Plant Society

im refering to the general form , rather than the highlighted areas in the photo . is it a case of this being the emersed leaves and the new growth will look like the tropica pic when i get into trimming it ?

 

[Ian Holdich]

That doesn't look like l aquatica to me, I wonder if someone else would clarify?

 

[Mick.Dk]

The short answer : yes
You now have emersed form, and given good conditions your lim. aq. will grow into looking like pic. Just a little patience needed
I can add, that this plant actually benefits a lot from extra rich soil ( fx. adding root-tabs).
Mick.

 

[Ian Holdich]

I'd go 100% with micks answer...

 

[plantnoob]

ive got ada amazonia as my substrate , and i am also ei dosing , so hopefully it will take on that appearance in time . thanks for the help .

 

[Mick.Dk]

Sounds fine........ it'll grow like H... in no time, so you're in for continuously pruning and re-planting. Good thing is, the re-planted stems will grow thicker and stronger each re-plant, and thereby closer to pic.
Mick.

 

[The Doctor's Companion]

Glad to see a confirmation of what I told you from wiser and OLDER men

Remember that starting your first tank is all about trial and error... and patience

 

[Ian Holdich]

A lot older ; )

 

[Mick.Dk]

Age is - like beauty - all in the eye of the beholder..........

 

[plantnoob]

will be well worth the effort if i can get it looking like that tropica pic

 

[Mick.Dk]

*lol* I can make it lok like that, so ofcourse you can too.............​

 

[plantnoob]

should i let it get taller before taking the scissors to it , or can i just be ruthless and hack it back to encourage new submersed growth ?