Aponogeton Longiplumulosis Bulb Advice

[mark4785]

I purchased an Aponogeton longiplumulosis plant just recently. It came with a lot of foliage and a bulb with 30-40 long white roots, each about 15cm long.

I was simply wondering if the bulb needs to be fully submerged into the substrate, partially submerged or not submerged at all to grow new foliage?



Mark.

 

[mark4785]

Any ideas?

 

[Mick.Dk]

They're actually not so fuzzy, the Aponogetons . Ideal you cut the roots back to about 5-10 cm. and plant the bulb, so the growing-point (where all the leaves come out) is sitting just in the surface of your soil/gravel. If you want to help the plant a little, remove some og the oldest (outer) leaves at the base. This means the roots have less to feed and can spend more energy on new roots........supporting new growt........
Good luck and enjoy your new plant - it's a beautifull species !!
Mick.