GraemeVW
Member
I have 3 Nymphaea rubra bulbs coming and wondered what's the best way to go about them.
I read to just place them on the substrate (sand capped aquatic compost) or maybe bury them 1/3rd.
I did also read you can bury them completely but most places say they will rot.
I've also heard alot are dead, or even fake, when you get them (Ive orderd from random eBay source 🙄).
I'm sure I read you can start them out of the aquarium and plant once they have sprouted, and that sprouting takes 2-3 weeks.
My main questions is, how can I tell what arrives are actually bulbs?
How can I tell they aren't dead?
What's the best, and quickest way, to get them growing?
Just dumping them in and hoping sounds a bit hit and miss.
If I start them in the tank, would it be beneficial to have them placed directly on the soil rather than on the sand cap?
Thanks.
I read to just place them on the substrate (sand capped aquatic compost) or maybe bury them 1/3rd.
I did also read you can bury them completely but most places say they will rot.
I've also heard alot are dead, or even fake, when you get them (Ive orderd from random eBay source 🙄).
I'm sure I read you can start them out of the aquarium and plant once they have sprouted, and that sprouting takes 2-3 weeks.
My main questions is, how can I tell what arrives are actually bulbs?
How can I tell they aren't dead?
What's the best, and quickest way, to get them growing?
Just dumping them in and hoping sounds a bit hit and miss.
If I start them in the tank, would it be beneficial to have them placed directly on the soil rather than on the sand cap?
Thanks.