[plantbrain]

The base of the leaves are very fragile and prone to damage. Plant and do not move. I think flourite seemed to cut the leaves, wereas the onyx did not. I re tired it in flourite but have left it alone and it's doing fine.

I like the plant, B aubertii is easier to grow though and taller. I do like the B japonica though since it makes a nice hedge and I like the color of the leaves.

It's done well in my tank with high light, CO2, NPK, trace additions I normally suggest.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[plantbrain]

Don't move it around and get it well planted first, then leave it alone. Needs the light and room, do not crowd.

Keep the NO3 higher. Plants drop leaves when they are either damaged at the base, when the nutrients are too low(they use them as a storage organs, when they do not get enough light(no sense in keeping something that's a drain rather than an asset).

I've found many plants will do well if you leave them alone for awhile, plant them in well rooted areas with other plants.
Most seem to need more nutrients than many think.
I do not think we are micro limited or PO4/K, so NO3 is the one I've been adding more of as trying to keep this low often burns me.

It's got wimpy roots/leaves so uptake and establishment takes awhile, I agree that good plant stock sure helps.

It's a rewarding plant.

Regards,
Tom Barr