Trimming bylxa japonica

[john starkey]

Hi All,does this plant require pruneing to get the best out of it,also is it best to trim off the leaves when first planting (like hair grass) ,regards john.

 

[Steve Smith]

I'd be interested to know too, seeing as I've just ordered some

I'm not sure if you trim the leaves or pinch off the crown/off shoots?

 

[JamesM]

Its actually a stem plant, so treat it as such

 

[TLH]

I've just stuck some in my tank and didn't trim it. Half has just melted away and half still looks ok. Only two plants out of eight looks really good but I think the others have just about gotten used to my conditions now and are starting to come back somewhat and start to grow.

 

[LondonDragon]

Its actually a stem plant, so treat it as such

Agreed, it grows out shots which you can cut and replant and trim the long ones and replant those too.

 

[TDI-line]

Hi John, when first planting i cut off the roots to about 1 cm, remove any bad leaves and then split any stems, depending on how tall or bushy you want the particular stem.

I don't cut any blyxa in situ, there's too much. But by then i'm removing it all for a rescape.

 

[john starkey]

Hi Dan,thanks for the info,regards john.