Need Experts on Barclaya longifolia 'Red'

[xxdivinityxx]

Can Barclaya longifolia 'Red' Survive in LOW light NO CO2 conditions?

[bclee]

I have Barclaya longifolia 'red' in my 60L tank with 36W and no CO2. Doing ok... but smaller size compared to growing in CO2 enriched tank.

BC

[theodore]

Yes. This was grown in a low light (1.5WPG), no CO2 injection, 1.5ft tank.

The leaves got too big (> 40cm long incl. petiole) after a while and I've just moved the plant to another tank.

[ckll]

Interesting! I thought it prefers brighter environment. Mine slowly dropped its leaves one by one, even the new submerged leaves dropped off after a while. It was shaded by my Didiplis Diandra. There's injected CO2.

Now, I don't know where it is as I can't seem to find its rhizome under the gravel. Dare not poke too much else stir up too much mulm. I read that it has a dormant period much like A. Ulvaceous.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'd get to see its red leaves again someday from that spot..

[xxdivinityxx]

[quote:09e454e852="theodore"]Yes. This was grown in a low light (1.5WPG), no CO2 injection, 1.5ft tank.

The leaves got too big (> 40cm long incl. petiole) after a while and I've just moved the plant to another tank.[/quote:09e454e852]

Thanks for verifying the info!
As for the problem with the leaves being too long, is it wise to just trim off the bigger leaves and let them grow from scratch again?

Another Qnz: How bout E. stella? Can it grow in low light conditions with NO co2? WOuld it still retain it's nice pinkish undersides?

[theodore]

The leaves should get smaller over time if you keep on trimming but I think that will have more to do with the substrate (where the plant is) being depleted of nutrients. Pop in a root monster or 2 when the plant gives you the "I-am-dying" looking and you will get the same problem all over again.

E. stellata is a demanding plant (at least in terms of lighting and water column fertilization) and I doubt it will do well in low light (< 2WPG), non-CO2 enriched tanks.

[xxdivinityxx]

[quote:45f46f4477="theodore"]The leaves should get smaller over time if you keep on trimming but I think that will have more to do with the substrate (where the plant is) being depleted of nutrients. Pop in a root monster or 2 when the plant gives you the "I-am-dying" looking and you will get the same problem all over again.

E. stellata is a demanding plant (at least in terms of lighting and water column fertilization) and I doubt it will do well in low light (< 2WPG), non-CO2 enriched tanks.[/quote:45f46f4477]

Enlightened i am.

Much thanks for your advice