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350X_Rider 21-02-2003 04:58 PM

Another Amazon Sword question...
 
just got a couple, need to be reminded what they need, so please advise...

They are root feeders, needing root tabs, Iron?

Expect the leaves to fall, but supplementing with Iron will keep them from
yellow spotting, and falling off right?

Please correct my mistakes, and give some hints so these Amazons will
last...

Thanks...



LeighMo 21-02-2003 10:31 PM

Another Amazon Sword question...
 
Expect the leaves to fall, but supplementing with Iron will keep them from
yellow spotting, and falling off right?


It won't keep the old leaves from dying. Amazon swords are grown emersed, and
the emersed leaves die when you submerge the plant in an aquarium. As long as
the plant is healthy, it's nothing to worry about. New leaves will grow in to
replace the old ones.

Swords do like root tabs, but you might hold off for a few weeks. Give them a
chance to get established before you start fertilizing.


Leigh

http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/

LeighMo 21-02-2003 10:31 PM

Another Amazon Sword question...
 
Expect the leaves to fall, but supplementing with Iron will keep them from
yellow spotting, and falling off right?


It won't keep the old leaves from dying. Amazon swords are grown emersed, and
the emersed leaves die when you submerge the plant in an aquarium. As long as
the plant is healthy, it's nothing to worry about. New leaves will grow in to
replace the old ones.

Swords do like root tabs, but you might hold off for a few weeks. Give them a
chance to get established before you start fertilizing.


Leigh

http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/

rnj 22-02-2003 05:06 PM

Another Amazon Sword question...
 
They require moderate to high light to grow. The plant will die back to a
small 2 or3 leaf plant in low light. They must be rooted and root tabs help
will growth. CO2 is desired.

"350X_Rider" wrote in message
...
just got a couple, need to be reminded what they need, so please advise...

They are root feeders, needing root tabs, Iron?

Expect the leaves to fall, but supplementing with Iron will keep them from
yellow spotting, and falling off right?

Please correct my mistakes, and give some hints so these Amazons will
last...

Thanks...





rnj 22-02-2003 05:06 PM

Another Amazon Sword question...
 
They require moderate to high light to grow. The plant will die back to a
small 2 or3 leaf plant in low light. They must be rooted and root tabs help
will growth. CO2 is desired.

"350X_Rider" wrote in message
...
just got a couple, need to be reminded what they need, so please advise...

They are root feeders, needing root tabs, Iron?

Expect the leaves to fall, but supplementing with Iron will keep them from
yellow spotting, and falling off right?

Please correct my mistakes, and give some hints so these Amazons will
last...

Thanks...






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