FREE plants? How to easily propagate Amazon sword and other aquatic plants!

Need free plants? What if you could multiply Amazon sword and other Echinodorus for free? In this easy step by step guide for plant propagation I will show you how to propagate plants as a beginner with no almost no cost or effort!
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Amazon sword (Echinodorus grisebachii)
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[@AquascapingCube]

Do you propagate your plants? What kind and problems are you facing?

[@BJD12thDoctor]

My parents often buy yoghurt from a nearby farm where they make several flavours of yoghurt depending on which fruits are in season. It comes in plastic tubs with good lids so they´re excellent for propagating plants. I started with some glossostigma and had two tubs full in a matter of weeks! I use potting soil and clay hydro granules as medium which works well. It does mean I have to clean the roots a lot before planting.

[@AquascapingCube]

This sounds great! Never tried with Glossostigma - maybe I should ;)

[@venusprince]

Can you give me the link of where you got the propagation tray from? Thank you.

[@mandyretter8964]

Alot easier to follow than reading online thank you your going to save me a fortune

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! Great to hear!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Everything you've been creating has many things in common ,and I've been enjoying it all Aquascaping Cube has always been a great source for the anecdotal information & plenty of tips for experienced aquarists the beginners and everyone in-between!!!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@Liftingup]

Thank you for the tutorial, great work!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@shortschannel6576]

hi very unique and creative way of propagating!! But, did you do test to prove that this way of planting grows faster than just planting directly the plant in te aquarium? Why does it propagate faster? If you can answer, it would be greatly appreciated

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, I was testing it and it does grow faster emersed. But it's because you can use much more light and nutrients without risk of algae on the leaves. Every time I try to speed up growth in the tank - I get leaves covered with green algae at some point. Difference is not big, but it's definitely there :)

[@AaronLeflur]

Great result. Those propagation videos are really good!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :) 😊

[@vernstewart1132]

Thanks!

[@AquascapingCube]

Omg. Again? Thank you, I really appreciate all you do. But just know that it’s not necessary. You basically created a budget with your donations for an entire build video for a nano tank 😉

[@AnNguyen-pf6wn]

Bravo! 🎉❤ @vernstewart1132

[@marioaqua6441]

Excellent video, lots of good information. Thank you!

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bob21345]

WOW that's so much growth

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, Amazon swords are great for this. Growth speed is amazing :)

[@Dannos3d]

great vids. Love this, as plants in Australia are pretty expensive.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks. Yes, I heard that it can get expensive there. Luckly I was able to do this with many types of plants. And it always works! :D

[@Dannos3d]

@@AquascapingCube wanna try this myself hey. increase the amount of plants I can use

[@aravisish]

Great result! Thank you for sharing :)

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hm3219]

Great video thank you. Very useful

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sameersiroliya]

Please make a video on your diy substrate please

[@VitalyGorodetsky]

Thank you!! Great content!!

[@AquascapingCube]

Very nice to read :) Glad you liked it!

[@Mimijona]

Amazing! I've yet to see my Amazong sword making those tiny ones, but it is doing well and seems to like my tanks conditions, so I'm hoping it will do that as I'd rather have more happy plants than some that are only surviving and not finding my tank suitable for them. And yeah amazon swords do cost a decent money, wouldn't want to buy more since they grow big, unless it's a new fun colour, but I wonder if a reddish toned amazon sword would need more light as other reddish plants.

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, reddish plants will require more light - no matter the type. But you can add them later once your current plants are bigger, because this will help with potential problems with algae (if you increase lighting). Thank you for commenting and good luck with your tank!

[@vernstewart1132]

Hi It's Vern. I sent the surprise yesterday or was that day before? I get lost "in the Flow" Aquascaping and I am SO ENJOYING YOUR VIDEOS AND SHORTS! Could you tell me (us) when you use trimmings, can you just put them in a cup or bowl of water? I have small pieces of several types and some, I'm not sure what they were. Some Carpet, some Stem, some Anubias. What can we do to get the most out of what I've got? Thank you so much! And thanks for your "on screen" listing of plants. Like the Carpet Plants. I took your list and bought one of each invitro, so I can follow your "dry propagation" process. (Which I didn't even know was possible" it seems very difficult to find U.S. resource for plants like Tropica. Can you give us recommendation? I'm sending another "tip" for your help. Just your plant propagation videos have we saved me 10 times my contribution 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Vern

[@AquascapingCube]

Hello Vern! I’m super happy that you enjoy my vids! It’s very difficult to give general advice about all plants. But in general, they tend to do better from going from emersed to submersed that the other way around. Regarding your question: Yes, you can keep them in cup of water but the results of that will strongly depend on the type of plant: - Stem plants will survive but not thrive in that environment, there is a chance that they might melt. I would suggest emersed propagation but only for the “rigid plants” like Ludwigia, Rotala. For other ones I would replant trimmings in the same tank. - Anubias and Bucephalandra will survive and do fine for much longer time and can even grow for weeks. My suggestion is to propagate them in cups. You can find some details here (if you haven’t seen this one): kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6KteIyDicqloZo - Carpeting plants will probably do the worst. Good chance they might not survive like that. I would keep them emersed like in the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpeQl5SQgNmlgZY If you have problems with Tropica I would try to get Dennerle. Or get it from Aquarium Co-Op, I heard it’s really good(?)

[@vernstewart1132]

@@AquascapingCube You must be in the U.K. I'm in California U.S. We don't have Dennerle or Aquarium Co-Op, other than on Amazon. Our Aquascaping Supplies and Supplier list is short unfortunately. I have watched those videos and now have propagation containers, Co2 Pressureized system and Reactor System for my new4.6 Gallon Nano. I bought 3 20 gallon tanks (just have one setup, which I did 2 weeks ago. I have Oase 600s, 2 chillers (only one running so far) and chihiros wrgb lighting. I also have RO. As you can tell, I love Aquascaping, even though Ive only been doing it for 2 weeks. You're helping me alot!

[@BSF-b1n]

Great video😄

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you 😁

[@T-Rexed]

Great video im so going to try this! Does the temperature matter much? Didnt hear you mention anything about this. Thanks in advance!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Yes, temperature matters but only in extreme scenarios. Try not to go above 30C and you will be fine :)

[@C-tip]

Thank you for the Info

[@AquascapingCube]

Any time!

[@JoeyPierce]

Is there anyway to get them to create runners? Mine did it once but hasn't since

[@THEcucufate]

Wow love your videos! What are those java fern spheres at 7:58? I looked thru all your vids and didn't see anything on it. Could you make a video on how you made those so luscious? That would be another awesome propagation vid! Thanks!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! 7:58: This is christmas moss: I'm propagating them right now, when I'm done - there will be a video about it ;)

[@THEcucufate]

@@AquascapingCube So cool! Thank you!

[@tonymaloney7096]

KZbin guy: "I know, It looks really bad, it was very neglected," me: looking at the aquarium with jealousy 😂

[@AquascapingCube]

Haha, thank you! But it really was neglected back then :)

[@ianwarner8894]

Thanks for sharing, great content and just what I was looking for. Can I ask what substrate you are using in the video please ? Many thanks in advance and keep up the great work 🙏🏻

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! I'm gla you liked it! I used Controsoil Black (normal size) for this project.

[@ianwarner8894]

@@AquascapingCube Perfect 👌🏻 thank you for your speedy response, much appreciated indeed.

[@phil09181]

can i use gravel and root tabs instead?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, I was doing that with other plants and it worked just fine

[@guavabobert]

How often do you water the plants and do you keep the substrate completely wet?

[@AquascapingCube]

Every 2-3 days. I keep the substrate very damp, but not totally covered with water. In general water should not be clearly visible.

[@guavabobert]

@@AquascapingCube ok, I am using a mix of fluval stratum and a bit of potting soil. Should that do the trick? Thanks

[@reneesnugent3358]

Great information! I don't have soil in my tank. Could I use regular soil without additives and root tabs? Would this be parasite free? If I need a specific soil, please let me know

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, you can use regular soil. But expect slower growth. You should still use any kind of safe fertilization if possible. And remember to wash it off the roots carefully before moving your plants into the tank.

[@eyeamashish]

Can i grow them in normal houseplant soils?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, I don't see why not. Just keep the humidity very high and don't go above 30C :)

[@geertm4493]

Can u just use natural sunlight for growing the plants? Or do you ned a LED light for it?

[@AquascapingCube]

You can do that with sunlight. But just be careful about temperature in your container because it can heat up very fast. You might expect slower growth - but it definitely can be done.

[@mitchellm90]

Hi, nice vids! While growing, do you keep the controsoil under water the whole time? Looks like your tanks have water a few mm's over the surface of the soil.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I try to avoid to much water, when you see some water over the surface of the soil it's usually right after spraying. When I see to much water I just remove it till it's few mm's BELOW the surface of soil.

[@mitchellm90]

@@AquascapingCube Thanks! I was concerned about stagnant water. Can you propagate cryptocorynes this way? I would be concerned they would react poorly to being submerged. I love your videos! All importance and you're not auditioning for hollywood or tiktok.

[@theseaworldd]

Amazing 👏 bro

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks 🔥

[@theseaworldd]

@@AquascapingCube waiting for more videos

[@MrHSIE]

Hi, Where can I find the nutrient / fertiliser granules (NPK Plant) that you added to the substrae? Not in the description and I cannot find them on eBay or Amazon. Can only find liquid fertiliser when I search “NPK plant”.

[@AquascapingCube]

It's called Invital NPK Plant. But you can use anything, for example: Tetra Crypto or Tropica Nutrition Capsules

[@elboridecora]

Great video! Where can I find those containers?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I got those containers on Amazon. Those are the same: amzn.eu/d/09gqYj3

[@elboridecora]

@@AquascapingCube Thank you!

[@ArchangelHornet]

what soil is this my friend? also what particular root tabs is that?

[@AquascapingCube]

It was Controsoil Substrate + Invital NPK plant tabs

[@bigpatom4341]

If I feed my shrimp frozen blood worms can that introduce hydra and planaria back into my tank?

[@AquascapingCube]

I don't think so. Overfeeding can boost planaria population, but it still needs to come from somewhere. They are more likely to come with plants for example.

[@gayefanner731]

Hello, thanks for your demonstration. You said ‘melting wasn’t a problem’ not that they didn’t suffer from melt 🤷🏼‍♀️ It occurred to me that by gradually adding water to the container, over a period of time, the plants would get acclimatised (I’m English) by stealth as it were?! God bless you 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️. 🙋‍♀️🤍🇮🇱✌️

[@AquascapingCube]

This is very good point. I never tested "gradual water introduction"... interesting idea for testing

[@gayefanner731]

I’m about to try it on my remaining couple of sprigs of watercress (edible) having melted the rest literally overnight thinking it would be like Creeping Jennie. I’ll let you know the results ✌️

[@spacedoge2.694]

Bros actually being helpful

[@krm5164]

Amazon swords do half the work themselves they are pretty cool

[@AquascapingCube]

True. Great plant and easy to start with!

[@SHUSHwatchingfish]

Him : tank looks bad 😅 Me : 😵‍💫😭 whatttttt

[@mandyretter8964]

Do you recommend sand as a substrate?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, but only it you include root tabs. Sand has no nutrients for the plants and Echinodorus a very strong root feeder. So you HAVE TO include nutrients in your substrate.