Tissue culture has several stages and rooting is one of them. We can often skip rooting in vitro by putting plantlets on a moist or wet substrate. Some plants do better on perlite or sand but some will start on potting mix. This saves time and resources skipping a step …
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This plant was first registered as a new species in 1830. Before its nineteenth-century discovery, it’s had a long history of use for its medicinal properties in Ayurveda throughout India. Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic medicine, is a holistic medicinal practice dating back 3000 years. This water plant has many synonyms with …
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Why Did my Cryptos Melt? A common question I get is from aquarium keepers asking why their cryptocorynes have turned into a goo. Usually, it involves either newly acquired plants or plants that have been moved around in an established tank. It is a common occurrence and it isn’t always a …
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Cryptocorynes are an interesting group of plants. They are largely easy to keep and make great low light plants for the planted aquarium. Naturally they grow along shaded stream banks and shallow water as they are really mostly semi aquatic plants. There is a wide variety of species available to the …
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Cryptocorynes can be acclimated to emersed growth with some work and patience. These aroids are prone to melting back to the rhizome but they will grow back readily if left unaltered. We see cryptocornes usually submerged at the local fish store and others hobbyists usually offer the plants in trade …
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Plant Tissue Culture: A Home-Based Guide (How to Practice Plant Tissue Culture on a Budget)Buy NOW! Learn how to practice DIY plant tissue culture at home on a budget. More and more plant tissue cultured aquarium plants are coming available. They’re becoming affordable too and we can see them in …
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Easy Method to Growing Cryptocoryne Emersed A great amount of aquarium plants we see online and in the local fish store are grown emersed. Emersed grown plants are easier to ship. Since they are not underwater there is little need to try to combat algae or run filters. Emersed is …
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Potting soil is really just a soilless plant medium. You can make your own potting soil if you have a little time and a little knowledge about what is required for a potting medium. Some plants require differing soil contents, drainage, and texture. The only other necessity is the ingredients …
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Biotope One A Study of Flora and Fauna