Need advices for growing crypts

[leeruisheng]

Hello,

I'm trying out growing crypts for the first time and so I need some help along the way. Read from other threads and did what most would advised by floating the crypts in the tank before planting. So far, most of the leaves have melted but I've just spotted some new emerging leaves which I'm very glad as I thought all would die on me. When is a good time to plant them in?

But then there are some where the rhizomes looks like melting. Can these crypts still survive?

Thanks.

[|squee|]

They can survive, I just leave them alone as much as I can. That's the key: leave them alone.

[ranmasatome]

yup.. plant and forget.. they will thrive for you..
Meddle and they die.

[vurbul]

Sorry to hijack this thread. But how long would the crypt begin melting. I've planted mine straightaway a week ago and I'm yet to see any leaves melted. Is that good or bad?

[leeruisheng]

Initially I've planted them straight into the substrate. Some of the leaves melted after the 3rd day and some after a week or so. Very messy and unsightly. Thus took what most would advised to float them first to see new leaves and roots before planting.

I think it's a good sign that you experience no melting. Is yours a mature tank? Read that if it is, you will have less chances of melting. Mine is a newly setup tank.

[wasabi8888]

Usually before i plant them, i cut away most of the leaves, leaving 1-2 leaves. I also cut away the roots leaving about 1 cm. Sometimes they melt, sometimes they dont. But best advice is to leave them be. If you see some leaves melting, cut them away but do not uproot the plant.