On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:32:28 +0100, "Iain Miller"
wrote:

Since I have loads of roots hanging from the middle, I expect I
will bury the stem and as many roots as I can.

Don't bury the stem - just bury the roots a bit. Just weight the thing down
using plant weights or tie it to a log or a rock with either thread or
fishing line till it grabs hold of the rock/log of its own accord.

What does the rock/log do? Why do the roots grab them?
What would happen if I just pushed stem and roots into sand?
Your instructions are different than any other plant I have, but this
plant is different from any other.

When I look at the whole plant it is eye catching. It occupies 1/3 of
the tank area, but lots of space for the fish to swim around. My
Siamese Algae Eaters like to rest on the large leaves. My Clown Loach
has a cave mouth under a lower leaf. When I think of dividing I
imagine a very strange plant. I know I will have to do something, but
I fear the results are going to be less than satisfying. I sure will
be upsetting myself and my critters, but don't see any other option.

What will happen if I do nothing? When the leaves reach the water top
what will happen? Oh woe is me. I hate making decisions!

dick