Secret to good/nice Cabomba growth

[uklau]

Hi, I have Cabomba in my 2 feet thank running 2x18W FL (with CO2). It grows about 1-2 inches per day & the distance between node is far away making the plant doesn't look compact/lush. There are also lots of root growing on the stem.

Could someone share the secret to grow nice Cabomba? Thanks in advance.

[Shadow]

my guess is because not enough light.

[ranmasatome]

On the contrary.. its too much.
Either lower.. or you can up the ferts all the way.. then it'll grow even faster but the nodes will be closer.

[Hanako]

Do you just trim cabomba like normal stem plants - i.e. just chop off the top as soon as they grow very tall?

[Shadow]

On the contrary.. its too much.
Either lower.. or you can up the ferts all the way.. then it'll grow even faster but the nodes will be closer.

too much light? I though the distance between node is far away because it is trying to reach the light
I never have cabomba though

[FishFan]

I've the same experience with Cabomba before and I also attributed it to too much light and not enough nutrients and CO2.

[uklau]

Do you just trim cabomba like normal stem plants - i.e. just chop off the top as soon as they grow very tall?

I thought the top part is the most beautiful part. I normally take the trouble to chop off at the length I want & replant the top part.

[uklau]

Thanks to everyone for your kind help.