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Would you like to put lily pads in your aquarium?You can check out the dwarf lilies aquarium.This beautiful, easy to grow species hails from India and Southeast Asia and is often used as a background plant.It has a bulb that spouts a bush of leaves and then extends long stems of lilies that float on water.Compared to a typical green aquarium plant, the dwarf lily has unique texture and colors.
If you purchase from Aquarium Co-Op, you will receive a package with a dwarf aquarium lily bulb buried in moss to protect it during shipping.Our bulbs don't come with leaves or roots because they get damaged after being planted.Give the bulb a quick rinse with water to remove any dirt.If you put the bulb on top of the gravel in your fish tank, it won't rot.At first, some bulbs may float, but eventually they sink.
When the bulb begins to sprout leaves, you can gently tuck it into the substrate so that only a third or half of it is buried.The bulb can't be moved by your fish or the water current.The roots will anchor the plant in place once they grow into the ground.
Push the bulb into the base without covering the new shoots.
How long does it take for aquarium plant bulbs to grow?If you don't see any growth after a few weeks, try turning the bulb over and giving it another three weeks to grow.We can't see the top and bottom side of the plant until it starts growing leaves and roots.
There is a fuzzy growth on the bulb.When organic objects are placed underwater, they can grow a layer of biofilm made of harmlessbacteria.This can look like a white mold, a fluffy fungus, or short tufts of gray hair.Shrimp, snails, and algae will often eat this fuzzy layer in your aquarium.If the bulb is firm to the touch and starts to sprout, the biofilm is not a problem for the lily.
Why don't my aquarium lilies grow?If you follow the instructions and the bulb is not sprouted, it is likely to be a dud.If less than 5% of bulbs fail to revive, the next step would be to contact the fish store or plant seller where you got the plant.If you purchased a dwarf lily from Aquarium Co-Op, please email our Customer Service with your order number and pictures of the bulb, and we will be happy to replace or refund the plant.One of our favorite beginner plants is the dwarf aquarium lilies.
lilies grow quickly after being submerged in water, with many leaves emerging from a single point on the bulb.
The plant can grow in a wide range of tropical temperatures.It does not require CO2 injection and can live in low to high lighting aquariums.If you want to keep the light from reaching the other plants in the fish tank, you may need to trim a few of the surface leaves.
Aquarium lilies are great for consuming organic waste compounds and improving the water quality for your fish.Once lilies are established in your tank, they tend to grow quickly, and may need additional fertilization in the form of liquid fertilizers and root tabs.
If the lilies begin to cover the entire surface of the water, you should trim back some of them.
When your dwarf lily aquarium is growing well, it may start to send shoots with daughter plants attached to it.Cut off the side shoots and replant them in your fish tank.If your plant isn't thriving for some reason, it may be due to a deficiency in plant nutrition, so take a look at our article to find out more.