How to plant

Planting aquarium plants:

Here we give some tips to ensure that the plants can root and grow well.

Remove the plants from the pots , weights or other materials used to hold the plants together.
Then also remove the rock wool or foam that is around the roots.
If you can't get the rockwool off properly, try removing the remains under running water. Moving the plants back and forth with the roots can also help.

Depending on the type of plant, the methods below can be followed.

Stem plant ( Hygrophila Polysperma, Hygrophila Angustifolia, Rotala species, Bacopas, etc.)

Cut or trim the roots until they are 2 to 3 centimeters long.
Remove the leaves at the bottom of the stem. Usually this is at 1 node. If there is a lot of soil, it is wise to remove the leaves up to the 2nd node.
Stem plants often have little to no roots, this is not a problem. They quickly make roots again.

Rhizome plants (Anubias, Bucephalandra, Microsorum)

With these species it is important to also cut the roots to 2 to 3 centimeters.
These species do not like to stand in soil. It is best to place these plants on a piece of wood or stone.
Gluing it with special plant glue or tying it with fishing line is also an option.
When tying the roots, make sure that they are not tied too tightly, as this will damage the roots, which in turn increases the risk of rot.
Still the Anubias in the ground? Then make sure that the rhizome is well above the sand/gravel layer.

Once the above is done, we can start planting the plants.

Aquarium plants are best planted singly, with enough space between them to grow.
Stem plants should be planted apart. 1 pot has multiple stems, about one centimeter between each stem is sufficient.
Place the plants in a pre-made hole in the ground. Once they are in the ground, carefully pull the plant upwards slightly so that the roots do not get kinked.

When the plants are used in an aquarium with shrimp or other sensitive animals, it is advisable not to use the following plants:
- Elodea Densa
- Ceratophyllum Demersum
- Cabomba species

It is also important to treat the plants with the utmost care.
Be extra careful if these plants are meant for special types of fish & shrimp. It is best to keep the plants in a bucket of water or quarantine aquarium for 2 to 3 weeks, and rinse well a few times.

Also remember that pruning various types of plants in a shrimp aquarium, not just the ones mentioned above, can release toxins.
What can lead to their death in an aquarium with shrimp.
Do you still want beautiful plants in the shrimp aquarium? Then take In-Vitro plants, these are 100% poison-free. But also free of algae and other unwanted hitchhikers.

In vitro plants require a different approach to preparing them for planting.

Once the vitro cup is inside, the lid can be removed.
Please note that once the lid is removed, the plants must be immediately prepared for planting.
The cup is now no longer sterile which can cause mold if the cup is closed and prepared later.

Once the lid is off, carefully remove the plant from the cup.
Try not to damage the plant in the process.

By removing the gel that the plant is in, the roots are exposed.
The gel can be carefully removed, if necessary under running water.
The plant can be divided into 4 to 8 parts and are then ready to be planted in the chosen location.