Best Way To Trim Rotala indica and Bacopa caroliniana

[rwalker]

After about 7 weeks, the Rotala Indica and Bacopa Caroliniana in my low maintenance tank are slowly inching towards the surface.

For Bacopa, I intend to keep it submersed. What is the best way to trim these plants? Do you cut the stem; Uproot the bottom part and replant the upper half? Is this the only way?

Thanks for your advice.

[valice]

Just trim the plants to the shape you want to achieve. Dump or give away or replant the cut parts. The trimmed stems will sprout side shoots. Don't uproot the bottom part.

[rwalker]

ok thanks.

[marle]

Just trim the plants to the shape you want to achieve. Dump or give away or replant the cut parts. The trimmed stems will sprout side shoots. Don't uproot the bottom part.

yes, thats the best way to achieve a desired shape. I used to re root them, and it was very messy. Doing valice's way will create a bushy like scape. very nice.