Free anubias? How to propagate your aquarium plants step by step!

[@AquascapingCube]

How to propagate your aquarium plants as beginner? How to get free anubias nana, barteri or java fern? This is easy step by step guide for plant propagation. Don't forget to like the video!

[@wds525]

I bought 1 and ended with 8. 12 is amazing. This video was so enjoyable to watch, thank you!

[@AquascapingCube]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@HerHairExpression]

How

[@wannabe_D7000]

I bought 1 anubias and now i have 4 of them and i plan to make 8 out of it … i just keep them in my fish tank … and they grow on their own!

[@kitkat47chrysalis95]

@Slawsers all my plants freaking died. 5 plants at $10 per plant and they all died :C

[@FoolyLiving]

SO healthy looking. I'm trying to get my mom into growing some water plants for me because she's got a green thumb. I kill everything and everything looks unhealthy. I will try this method when I start to get some good growth on the roots.

[@AquascapingCube]

Great! Go for it :)

[@massimogranieri7506]

Lo ho provato oggi. Ti terró aggiornato e ti ringrazio anticipatamente

[@Ldccds]

Deu certo ?

[@colewilliams8301]

Brilliant video ❤

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you 😁

[@renaultman4230]

When they have 3 or 4 nodes on the rhizome they are easy to split with a sharp fingernail or knife. I've even floated single leaves and stems and they have carried on growing and shown new shoots etc.

[@ForeverHerald-]

Thank you so much for this most generous information!

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@lisariggio6916]

So glad I found you!!!!

[@AquascapingCube]

Haha. Thank you!

[@SummerEaze]

I appreciate you Thank u Ive been wasting $ re buying plants everytime it dies I love the resourceful approach 👍

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@SnazzyCH1]

Fantastic idea, thanks for sharing 😊

[@AquascapingCube]

My pleasure 😊

[@joanvirgil6299]

I'm so glad I saw this channel.Thank you !

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you very much! Means a lot!

[@ahmedsallah5190]

I learned something very nice from you....thank you

[@AquascapingCube]

Great! Glad it was helpful!

[@robertaferreto2312]

Very interesting! Thank you!

[@AquascapingCube]

:) Great, I'm glad you liked it!

[@garageaquatics2023]

Rhizomatous plants really are the gift that keeps on giving! Cheers! ~Ron

[@AquascapingCube]

Couldn't agree more:)

[@fbasantajr]

Can't wait to try this, thank you from NYC

[@AquascapingCube]

👍🏻 Good luck!

[@AriaArah]

It's fun to grow anubias. Some may mistake them for plastic plants since they have this thick leaves, especially if they are deep green in color. The only thing though is you have to wait for a lifetime (LOL) to get many leaves. That is probably the reason why anubias are exepensive here in the Philippines.

[@AquascapingCube]

True. And this is also why I created long-term Anubias farm for myself! Video about it coming soon.

[@KarlAstley]

Inspired. Can't wait to try this

[@AquascapingCube]

Great! Good luck :)

[@neilcox2739]

Another excellent video. Thank you!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!

[@ILIKEUALOT]

Brilliant!! Will try this!!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :D

[@trak957]

Very helpful as always matt, thank you :)

[@AquascapingCube]

Hi Tracy. Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked it!

[@TidySammy]

I’m going to try this soon, great video :)

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! And good luck! :)

[@indianwat]

It works for me. Thanks for sharing this info

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad it helped!

[@Wendigosh]

BOSS.. thank you 🙏🙏 anubias are so expensive here locally

[@rebel1980warrior]

great video! i love anubias

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@vernstewart1132]

Hi, it's Vern. I was wondering, if I have the little pots that you cut in half, is there any reason I should not just use them without cutting. I have plenty. I realize that I would need to put more water at the bottom.. Appreciate your input!!!

[@AquascapingCube]

Hi Vern! Without cutting they would be to big and would require much higher containers to fit. Plants need to have space to grow and high containers require more water (like you said), they will not fit under the light etc. It's just much more practical to just cut them ;)

[@AquascapingCube]

BTW: My next video is releasing tomorrow. I mentioned your comment in the intro - I hope you don't mind :)

[@aravisish]

Very cool idea! Zero waste :)

[@AquascapingCube]

Exactly ;)

[@kostaskokkinidis]

You are the best....!!!

[@aquasquare]

Very informative thankyou 😊

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@Raitis.F]

amazing video. Wanted to find out if it will melt back once you in the fishtank?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! No, I never had any problems with melting. And still have the plants in different tanks :)

[@adamcenteno6155]

I love this video.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@Snowpy01]

thx, nice job, where i live, there a fish shop,,, they have the plants like u but a big box and like cascade they make they plants come from up to down,, and just water running the same....all plants out of water just risom is in water...^^

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you for your comment! Yes, this is why it also works for us :) Just for free :P

[@fishismyhobbyofficial]

great sharing my friend, like 20

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you for visiting! :)

[@nicholaschua7269]

Thank you for your post, I’ll try out too

[@AquascapingCube]

You should! :) It works great!

[@nicholaschua7269]

The key take away is root touching water, Rhizome above water. And importantly is humidity.. with lighting? Can I use those hydroponic brown balls / gravel/ lava rocks (3-5mm) or those aquascape mash those are stackable to keep plant up. I use to have them like in hydroponic but they rot.. only leaves above water surface. I’m guess humidity is important as transition to emersed growth

[@Jstroman221]

Good video 👍 FYI there is a spelling error in the title.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank, fixed! That was terrible error :)

[@zeb33369]

Would love to know what wattage etc that tiny lignt over the small plant growout tank at the end was, both java and anubias are supposedly low light lovers interesting to see how lush the new growth was considering how close to the light they were 🤔

[@TristanCampbell-u5s]

they can grow in low light they can thrive better with more light

[@daromacs]

in order to put them in the aquarium full covered in water is now a problem eventually for them to adapt?

[@AquascapingCube]

They adopt very easily to water conditions. Never had any problems with melting etc.

[@mich9665]

Wow this video was super informative, for feeding them is the nutrient solution you mentioned at the start what you water them with everyday? If not how often do you feed them that solution?

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad it was helpful! No, I water them with clean water every 1-2 days, depending how they look like. And I use water with fertilizer only once week.

[@mich9665]

@@AquascapingCube thank you, i really appreciate the response.

[@veneonsiew6349]

This is an amazing idea. Was the lightning time for 8hrs? Or would using natural sunlight also do the trick?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, I was using light for 8hr. Natural light should work but might be little problematic as it is unstable because of the weather and can heat up the container.

[@veneonsiew6349]

@@AquascapingCube good point on the weather. Thanks for sharing this amazing tip!

[@flyffrm6951]

What fertilizer do you use?😊

[@FinnRenard]

Would a small amount of leca be ok as grow medium? Or maybe small rockwool cubes?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, leca works great! I used it before.

[@brianholzwart800]

Have you done this with buce?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, and I have a big container of it even right now. Maybe I will make a video about it in the future. In general technique is the same and it works, but it grows slower than Anubias, so you need to be even more patient :)

[@brianholzwart800]

@AquascapingCube thanks Gonna give it all a try

[@joshydcards7277]

It may be a bit of a stupid question but I must know. When you’re spraying the plants everyday, is it still with the water that has the fertilizers in it or fertilizer free? They won’t experience any burning or anything?

[@AquascapingCube]

I spray with both. "Fertilized water" once a week max, but mostly with clean water. Never had any issues with burning etc. And it works with other plants as well - especially with carpeting plants.

[@joshydcards7277]

@@AquascapingCubethank you very much good sir, I am excited to try this out tonight. Wish me luck!

[@AquascapingCube]

@joshydcards7277 Good luck! 🍀

[@metametameta69]

Great explanation thank u

[@AquascapingCube]

I’m glad you liked it :)

[@dkaamraaj]

😊 🤔 Great thaught thanks

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaellou7101]

Hi great video!!! When you use the new Anubis’s in an submerged situation there will be no die back????

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! No, there are no problems when going submerged :) They just keep growing underwater, no melting.

[@jc49fishniner4lif7]

Wow awesome thanks for sharing 👍👍❤️ it

[@AquascapingCube]

No problem. I'm glad you liked it :)

[@Ameeshplantedaqua]

Its really cool 🥶

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! 😊

[@paulettemouchet9901]

Thank you!

[@paulettemouchet9901]

Can you propagate from a piece of rhizome that does not have any leaves or roots?

[@lakedog3616]

I know this is an old video but, my Anubis do GREAT ! But my Java fern does not . The rysone grows but the leaves melt away and don’t come back .

[@aravindhm1068]

I have the same problem. Anubius, Java moss does great. But fern keeps melting

[@a.mahardika782]

Are you using fertilizer for the anubias in the cup?

[@Cheordig]

Do you not get leaf die back once you submerge the plants?

[@AquascapingCube]

With Anubias - never! That is the beauty of those plants :)

[@pdavici2605]

Will it work for outdoor using just sun as the light?

[@AquascapingCube]

It could, but you have to be careful with temperature. If it gets to hot from the sun - it will rot/die. The sun is also quite unpredictable, and I haven't really tested it with sun. But this is how they grow in nature - so is should be fine :D

[@קרןחיון-ו1ש]

very very nice!!!! yhanks

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@juliuswicked4587]

do they grow faster in emersed than submerged?

[@JafarAliyev]

How much time the light must be on. How many hours per day?

[@AquascapingCube]

For me it works the best with 8h/day.

[@JafarAliyev]

@@AquascapingCube Thank you. Because in other video I heard about 12 hours a day like in a dry-start method

[@BKNew2022]

Can we divide, tie the plant to a cup but put it inside the fish tank and under water? Will the plant grow slower under water?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes you can do that. It might grow a bit slower, but the biggest risk is the algae forming on the leaves. This is why they are growing faster out of the water - because you can use much more light with no risk of algae.

[@chillsofluffy4373]

How Many times you should spray them everyday? And also is Fertilizer a must? Or light itself is all good? Thank you.

[@AquascapingCube]

Watery spray once every 1-2 days is enough. Fertilizer is a must long term, because they need something to grow, but you can use it once a week and it will be fine.

[@baimaiPL]

Can i use another source of light ?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, absolutely. Just make sure that it doesn't generate to much heat.

[@baimaiPL]

@@AquascapingCube Thank you. 🙂

[@trevsweb]

My java fern looks like it has new leaves growing out of it. Are these new plants?? Can I pull them off and make new plants

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes :) Those are new plants, and you can plant them in other places. Just wait a bit until they are big and strong enough (few centimeters) - you will get better results. Good luck!

[@Akwarystyka_Laika]

can i put container with anubias on window ledge ? or its to much sun ?

[@AquascapingCube]

It won't be to much sun, but might be to much heat. Just be careful about the temperature of your container with direct sun.

[@felixliard-blanco1231]

what substrate is that - am looking to buy

[@AquascapingCube]

It was Yokuchi jiban soil. But now, I switched to Contro Soil and I'm happy with the change. It's just more clean than previous one and works great.

[@ohdot5443]

I have an anubias that i bought on line however they did not look very good. One of the two anubias i bought only had one leaf and the leaf was already melt away and i am left with the roots (should i throw it out?) And the other one seems stunned and after having it for 2 month it has barely made 2 small roots and no new leafs. Do you have any advice of what i can do?

[@AquascapingCube]

As long as the rhizome is fine - thay can be saved. Keep them in moist place and under the light, but not under water. Like very damp container that you will frequently spray with water. In the past I was able to grow Anubias from "empty" rhizome - so this is the key. But it will take a long time - really long. It takes a lot of work, but you can try this out just as an experiment? Anubias is really tough plant - and you might get some results.

[@ohdot5443]

@@AquascapingCube thank you very much for the advice :D

[@erlangenemutya263]

And is it ok to use leca as substrate for those anubias?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, it should work quite well

[@erlangenemutya263]

@@AquascapingCube thank you🙏

[@ohdot5443]

Do you leave the lid open or you close it after spraying it?

[@AquascapingCube]

After I spray it I close the lid. This keeps the moisture inside. You just have to open it regularly (for spraying) to ensure gas exchange and to avoid mold.

[@ohdot5443]

@@AquascapingCube oh ok thank you very much :D

[@pillsnpiegaming]

So with regards to java fern its not necessary to propogate it using the rhizome as if you cut off the tips of the leaves and leave them floating they eventually make their own rhizome this is how Java ferns propogate in nature

[@samanth_k_nanda]

Why not put in the tank directly? It would any grow faster if co2 and tank is cycled rightM

[@AquascapingCube]

Because I can blast it with light with zero chance of algae. And I can keep it like this for months. But of course you can just put in in the tank if you wish.

[@samanth_k_nanda]

@@AquascapingCube ohk good idea tho

[@reneesnugent3358]

How do you sanitize purchased plants?

[@AquascapingCube]

I mostly use Bleach Dip. 1 to 20 solution for 60 sec. I will make dedicated video about this topic ;)

[@reneesnugent3358]

@@AquascapingCube Thanks for your reply! How do you get the bleach out for sure?

[@AquascapingCube]

@@reneesnugent3358 I rinse the plants with fresh water and then leave them for 24h in another container with clean water. And be cautious when using it! And if you are worried you can always dip them in dechlorinate.

[@sherapthing6624]

Can you help me please? I bought one just a week ago but the leaves are falling off and the stem looks weak.

[@AriaArah]

You may not be feeding them. You have to feed them diligently with all-in-one liquid fertilizer.

[@qwertyuiopasdfghjkl4403]

i don't do emersed propagation because when you grow it emersed and plant it in the tank it would die back since all the leaves are emersed grown and it would grow new ones submerged so whats the point? just cut it in smaller pieces drop it in the tank let it grow submerged leaves then use it to scape.

[@AquascapingCube]

It doesn't work like this with all plants. Anubias, Ferns, Buce etc. will not melt any leaves. And the point is that you can blast the plants with a lot of light without any problems with algae. This way you make them grow faster. THe same with many carpeting plants. Besides almost 100% of plants that you buy in pots - are grown exactly like that - out of water.

[@prabirpanda6385]

Won't the leaves of the Anubias and java fern grown emerged like this, all die when grown submerged inside the tank? It would require extra care, to grow make that plant recover?

[@AquascapingCube]

Anubias will be totally fine, never had any problems when transitioning to submerged form and I did that many times already. For Java Fern - yes, situation is different and there will be transition period and some of the leaves might melt. But overall it works just fine. It's basically exactly the same process when you buy potted plants.

[@hiddenline8]

sir the cover lid no holes?

[@AquascapingCube]

If you don't have circulation build in into the container, you can add few very small holes (made with needle)

[@railfe_]

Will the anubias grow without any leaves?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, it will survive in most cases. New, tiny leaves will appear after few days.

[@railfe_]

@@AquascapingCube because I just got a big anubias with a big rhizomes. Thats greats! Will try that out. Thanks!

[@ritesha8050]

hello, i use powdered hydroponics fertilizer for my aquarium, can i use it to spray the anubias?

[@AquascapingCube]

Hi! Yes of course you can. Just make sure that they are properly dissolved and diluted. And I found, that the best is to keep only the roots in very nutrient rich water (using your ferts). You can spray leaves with clean tap water.

[@ritesha8050]

@@AquascapingCube ok thanks. I'm sorry if I'm asking many questions. Can you walk me through the process of doing this with anubias and ferns please. I have an outdoor covered container in the shade(not direct sunlight). I used a mixture of rocksand ,soil and water. I just placed the fern on the soil and I spray twice everyday. The fern is still alive but I haven't seen any new growth. Am I doing it right. Also is there a way I can send you a picture of my setup.

[@AquascapingCube]

It sounds ok. Remember that they are really slow growing, so it will take weeks/months before ther really grow. Ferns don't require a lot of light but still try to give them at least something (I assume that your cover is completely transparent). Also: you mention that you keep them outside - what about temperature? Aren't they getting cold during the night?

[@ritesha8050]

@@AquascapingCube yeah the lid is transparent. At night the temp is around 23C. I can also move them to the top of my tank where they would be warmer and they will also obtain more light from my aquarium light. Should I move them?

[@AquascapingCube]

If you have this possibility and you can fit there - I would try it ;) Good luck!

[@flawlesscreation5642]

I ripped a java Fer leaf off on accident and fount out it will grow a few new java ferns if that happens

[@azharazly8149]

Hi I do have anubias in my planted tank. General issue of algae. Please advise me how to get out from this algae issue to feel the real green on this babies. & i do regular water changes as well.

[@AquascapingCube]

Hi. I would start from lowering light levels and including some clean up crew (like clithon snails). All leaves that are covered by algae - you can cut. New ones will be healthy. In general anubias grows the best in shadows, not in direct light, so if you can move them into shaded areas, or under some floating plants. Good luck!

[@cdropbox]

u are amazing

[@AquascapingCube]

Haha. Thank you :)

[@kuldeeps3830]

one end of the rhizome of Anubias is growing and the other end I don't see any growth?

[@AquascapingCube]

That is correct. But Main rhizome will create side shoots that will start growin their own leaves. So it is kind of a tree structure. Bestides if you cut it in half - it will start growing like a completly new plant.

[@billyjmcbee]

I use a pen knife to avoid the rot by squeeze ❤

[@AquascapingCube]

Good idea!

[@paulettemouchet9901]

Can you propagate from a piece of rhizome that does not have any leaves or roots?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes. I have seen it many times and even tried myself - and it worked. It just cannot be rotted, and you need to be little more patient.

[@fandy.shadenio]

Just like that ?

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes ;) Works for me every time :) Just needs time

[@fandy.shadenio]

@@AquascapingCube how about bucephalandra?

[@AquascapingCube]

I will be trying that soon. I don’t have the experience yet, but it should work in theory.

[@fandy.shadenio]

@@AquascapingCube nice tips bro.. and I waiting for bucephalandra next tips

[@asifali007]

and you can sell those new anubias too

[@AquascapingCube]

Sure :)

[@nenadlazarevskl437]

💪🏻🫡

[@Капитан.бумеранг58]

Don't lie anubias don't develop that fast

[@AquascapingCube]

When exactly I was saying that is develops fast? I specifically mention that it's slow growing and it takes weeks to see any development.