Yellow nana petite

[plumboy21]

why do my nana leaves turns yellow? Is it ok if i plant nana with their roots exposed? I read that their roots rot if planted into gravel?? Please advise. Thanks.

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The yellowing might be due to a lot of factors, lack of light, lack of nutrients, too high a temperature.

It's ok if you plant with roots exposed. Anubias cannot be planted in gravel.

[ranmasatome]

roots in gravel is okay.. just dont plant the rhizome in as well.

[plumboy21]

roots in gravel is okay.. just dont plant the rhizome in as well.

Hi. I read abt the rhizome thing. Which part of the nana is that? The "trunk-like stem" of nana? Thanks bros for the advises.

[ranmasatome]

yes. best is just to tie the dam thing onto a piece of small wood then let it sit somewhere..

[reebok4190]

Nanas are a strong lot.. left them without light and yet sprout new shoots..

[primavera]

My nana is doing that to me too. I dont seem to be able to grow anubias well. Leaves are always chlorotic. PMDD fertiliser dosing. I've upped the KNO3, Mg and Fe, but not much difference. Other stem plants do better as a result. My friends tank has no CO2, ambient light and a Siamese fighter, nana is green and nice. Gave up on anubias now. Too slow and frustrating.

Min

[plumboy21]

I did a search some time back. The site stated something like nanas though survive in tanks, are not easy to keep them healthy. Dunno why. My nanas leaves grew, but there are obvious yellowish on the tip of the leaves.

[Jerm]

Nana's can develop problems like any other anubias because the light is too strong. They like at best moderate light. If its in a tank with a lot of light, shade it under something tall like a sword. <---- hahaha

[plumboy21]

For info, my nana is tied to stone, but with its rhizome & roots exposed. Any problems with that?