Stem Plants Covered in Roots

[geowashlaw]

All my stem plants are growing roots at each joint. I'm sure this isn't uncommon, but can anyone tell me the cause? Is there a way to stop it?

[smaug]

That is normal and it is how they get there nutrients from the water column.Even if you have a rich substrate they will do this.I always rather liked the looks of it.Ludwigia really puts them out.

[Lady Hobbs]

Hypro does, too. All over the place. Makes it easy to take cuttings and start new ones.

[rich311k]

You can remove them if they bother you.

[smaug]

You can remove them if they bother you.
They will grow back very quickly,waste of time really.

[geowashlaw]

Thanks guys...I thought that was the case ... just wanted to make sure

[Wild Turkey]

Its also how lots of stem plants propagate, they grow new roots and stems in the sections that are somewhat lateral