Water propagation

[Double R]

Anyone try it?
I’m giving it a go.
Think root growth is fascinating.
So far have 4 chain cactus started. Waiting to hopefully see roots within the first few weeks. If it works out I’ll try other plants I got.

 

[Terri9630]

I've done it with ivy.

 

[Double R]

I've done it with ivy.

Was it worth it?

 

[Terri9630]

It took over my aquarium. Looked really nice with the fish swimming through the roots and the ivy growing up the trellis behind the aquarium.

 

[Double R]

It took over my aquarium. Looked really nice with the fish swimming through the roots and the ivy growing up the trellis behind the aquarium.

Oh wow!!! I hadn’t thought of that!!!!!!! I would TOTALLY be doing that! Did you just put the end in the aquarium and walk away? The fish should keep it nutritious and the filtration/aeration instead of changing the water weekly. Very good thinking!!! I’m really interested in this! Never heard that before

 

[Terri9630]

Pretty much. There are some fish that will eat the roots but I never had any issues.

 

[Double R]

I’m going to find an ivy to try it with! Thanks for the tips!

 

[Patchouli]

Havent you seen the fishbowls with plants' roots down in the water? The fighting betta fish apparently does well with it. I wouldn't know, but I know a couple people who have done this.

 

[Double R]

@Patchouli I haven’t seen those. Good idea though! I’m definitely looking into what plants this can be done with long term. I would love to do this with my freshwater tank.

 

[Terri9630]

I've only done it with the vineing plants but if you look at the aquaponics stuff then maybe you could grow some greens too.