How do you plant anacharis in gravel?

Answer by  hibpmgirl (2166)

First your going to have to grow a root base for the plant, place it in water and let the roots get substanial then plant deep in gravel

Answer by  mercfx (7)

Give at least 2 watts\gallon of water with full spectrum light bulbs, maintaining a temperature of 59 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Anacharis plants do better with an alkaline nature of 3-8 dKH and neutral pH 6.5-7.5. Propagate anacharis or elodia by cuttings off of older, thriving specimens. Anacharis looks great when propagated in groups alongside the walls of the aquarium.

Answer by  Apolline (34)

Dig a small, shallow hole into the gravel. Insert each strand of anacharis into the gravel. Go an inch deep. Cover the edges with gravel. Do this to each strand.

Answer by  dwammer (710)

Unband anything this binds it like rubber bands or ties that keep the roots together. To plant in gravel, just make an insert into the gravel about 2 inches and insert the plants roots first.

Answer by  cpncrash (424)

Its very easy to plant anacharis in gravel, just make sure the roots are covered by the gravel. Thats it.

Answer by  simna (473)

Fill the pot with dirt. Just place an anacharis in it and make sure that the roots are covered by the gravel or dirt. Sink the pot in to your aquarium.

Answer by  Kath (1537)

You would want to start the root base in water, and make sure the roots are substantial. Then simple plant in the gravel - plant them deep so the roots are covered and anchored well.

Answer by  askmeanything (41)

You can plant anacharis in a mixture of sand and gravel this will help bind the roots and secure the plant when goes in the bottom of your fish tank.

Answer by  senthil34 (169)

This plant,Anacharis is probably the most common aquarium plant. Anacharis will root if the shoots are buried in the gravel. They grow very well in ponds and will survive in cold water. The stems will grow up to 13 ft. (3-4 meters) so in an aquarium they will need to be trimmed.