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Donkynutz Enthusiast Posts: 225 Kudos: 225 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-May-2005	I want to clone my "long Java Moss" as the lfs said im curious on where i cust the plant to do so
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	I don't really think it's cloning, but you can cut the rhizome in half (or more depending how big it is, just make sure to leave at least 3-4 leaves on each cut). This is actually vegetative propagation. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	Matty... I think in the world of Botany, taking any cuttings from a "mother" plant to make new ones is called cloning. You're using the same plant to make more, no seeds involved. But I'm in no way a botany expert! But I think Java Moss would be relatively easy to do, as it is a very hardy plant. It normally propagates by rhyzome shoots I believe.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	Sorry, I guess I don't know the lingo but that is what you do to propagate vegitatively. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	Hey, don't be upset, I've only really used "cloning" in my non-aquatic garden and houseplants. It's actually quite easy with some plants, except for Palms I've noticed. I'd say it's just about the same principle though. Yours just sounds more technical
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45


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