How to Propagate Green Chrysanthemum Aquatic Plant? A Detailed Introduction to Common Methods

When green chrysanthemum is mentioned, anyone who keeps fish surely knows it - it is an aquatic plant with high ornamental value. So how do you propagate green chrysanthemum aquatic plant?

1. How to propagate green chrysanthemum aquatic plant?

Green chrysanthemum aquatic plant can be propagated by the methods of cuttings or lateral bud division, among which cuttings are a relatively common method.

1. Propagation time

To successfully propagate green chrysanthemum aquatic plant by cuttings, you need to choose the right time. Generally speaking, cuttings can be taken in all four seasons, but it is best to take cuttings in spring and autumn, because these are its seasons of vigorous growth. After cutting, the survival rate is relatively high and rooting and sprouting are a bit faster.

2. Preparing the substrate

Green chrysanthemum aquatic plant likes muddy bottom beds and soft water, and is very difficult to grow well in high-hardness water and weakly alkaline water. For the bottom sand, natural neutral or weakly acidic river sand should be chosen. Never choose ordinary alkaline sand, so as to avoid hindering the normal growth and survival of the aquatic plant.

3. Cutting the stems

Many lateral buds will grow from the stem nodes of green chrysanthemum aquatic plant and develop into lateral branches. When a lateral branch exceeds 7 cm, it can be cut off 5 mm below the stem node, and cuttings taken this way have a relatively high survival rate. Before cutting, disinfect both the substrate and the cut wounds on the branches.

4. Cutting into the substrate

Insert the cut green chrysanthemum aquatic plant into the substrate and water it appropriately to keep the environment moist. Place it in a position relatively close to the light source, so that it can fully absorb light and promote healthy, vigorous growth. After about a period of time, roots will grow, which indicates that the propagation by cuttings has survived.

2. How to grow green chrysanthemum aquatic plant?

1. Aquarium requirements

Green chrysanthemum aquatic plant is suitable for growing in an aquarium 45-50 cm tall. If it is too small, its growth and development will be affected, so when keeping ornamental fish, it is best to choose a slightly larger aquarium.

2. Water quality requirements

Green chrysanthemum aquatic plant is suitable for living in weakly acidic water with a pH of 6.5-7.2. If tap water is used, it can first be placed in the sun for two or three days to remove the chlorine inside, and then the water can be poured into the aquarium. If you do not know whether the water quality is acidic or alkaline, you can first test the water quality of the aquarium water and make it weakly acidic.

3. Lighting requirements

Green chrysanthemum aquatic plant likes light, but it is no big deal if there is less lighting. However, I personally suggest still using artificial lighting fixtures to provide light, as this can also give green chrysanthemum aquatic plant sufficient light.

4. Temperature requirements

Green chrysanthemum aquatic plant cannot tolerate high temperatures. A water temperature of 22-28 degrees is suitable, so if the water temperature is too high it can be cooled down. Especially in summer, it can be appropriately cooled so that it safely gets through the summer.

5. Fertilizer requirements

Green chrysanthemum aquatic plant does not have high fertilizer requirements, but this does not mean it needs no fertilizer. Generally, a few drops of nutrient solution can be added to the water or liquid fertilizer can be applied to promote the growth of green chrysanthemum aquatic plant. In addition, carbon dioxide can improve the ornamental value of green chrysanthemum aquatic plant, so carbon dioxide can be added to the water. By the next day you will find that the green chrysanthemum aquatic plant has turned pink. At this time, the green chrysanthemum aquatic plant will become very beautiful and its ornamental value will greatly increase.