FYI, as of 7-2-24, I am currently sold out of Umbrella Sedge and in the process of growing more! Follow me on eBay for updates and see other available plants. www.ebay.com/usr/plantlifeproject
Great video. Great riparium plant. I grow umbrella sedge for many years in my riparium, combined with a plenum gravel filter (custom home made). The moment it is establishing (after the second sprout), the growth is continuous and vigorous. It is not spreading too fast outwards from the main column, but it's root system will be all over in the aquarium/riparium substrate. It will not come out from the substrate, it tries to go as deep as it can. But, even if the roots would be exposed, they have a reddish coloring, which is very pretty and gives a natural aquatic appearance. Overall, great riparium plant, beginner friendly and good biological filter. My next try will be with Schoenoplectus lacustris (lakeshore bulrush), because Phragmites australis (common reed) is way too aggressive in shoots and sprouting (need to be contained). 🙂
@@plantlifeproject I totally bought that calocasia bulb on Etsy let's hope it comes in From India. Idk how you can mail tubers like that... Let's hope you try calocasia as well so I can compare my journey with it to yours
Awesome information. I've used the approach for several years with great results. We have very hard water in New Mexico. My question is will plants soften the water by taking up calcium. I've gone 6,7 months before doing a water change. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! I have hard water, around PH of 8. I typically do water changes around 3-4 months but some tanks I push to 1 year. Haven’t noticed a decrease in calcium but haven’t done an experiment to test this specifically. It would be a great experiment to try.
tyvm i livein oregon dont know how it will be. it sometimes gets to 32 degrees and sometimes lower. we will see i will make a new shoot from it for in the house
It’s a tough plant. Mine survived last winter growing in a plastic tub in soil and it got down to 15 degrees. It went dormant, the foliage died back but it came back in the spring and has been prolific this year.
Do you have issues with fish jumping out of the open-top sides of your tanks? I dream of having a peace lily/cat palm combo growing out of my tank, but I am so paranoid😰
Well that sucks. Not sure why. I have never had that problem. You could try placing it partially submerged with the crown above the water line? Have you tried growing it in soil and not in the water?
FYI, as of 7-2-24, I am currently sold out of Umbrella Sedge and in the process of growing more! Follow me on eBay for updates and see other available plants. www.ebay.com/usr/plantlifeproject
I just came home yeaterday with some sedge
Backyard is looking good man!
Thanks! Summer growth is magical sometimes!
I just ordered this for my tank 3 days ago, perfect timing.
Sweet! Let me know how it grows!
@@plantlifeprojectBeen in aquarium 2 weeks now, growing well. I just grow with roots in water, so far so good.
I love your style !👍👍👍👍👍
Great video.
Great riparium plant.
I grow umbrella sedge for many years in my riparium, combined with a plenum gravel filter (custom home made). The moment it is establishing (after the second sprout), the growth is continuous and vigorous.
It is not spreading too fast outwards from the main column, but it's root system will be all over in the aquarium/riparium substrate. It will not come out from the substrate, it tries to go as deep as it can. But, even if the roots would be exposed, they have a reddish coloring, which is very pretty and gives a natural aquatic appearance.
Overall, great riparium plant, beginner friendly and good biological filter.
My next try will be with Schoenoplectus lacustris (lakeshore bulrush), because Phragmites australis (common reed) is way too aggressive in shoots and sprouting (need to be contained). 🙂
I love papyrus and i am a new beginner for pond and aqurium looking from Germany nice 2c ur vdo
Love your channel and down to earth explanations. It's quickly becoming my 'go to' source for growing plants in my shrimp tanks. Thanks
Awesome! Thank you! I’m glad it’s helping you!
I love the plants life group thank you for it
I’m loving it ! Glad you’re enjoying it, too!
@@plantlifeproject I totally bought that calocasia bulb on Etsy let's hope it comes in From India. Idk how you can mail tubers like that...
Let's hope you try calocasia as well so I can compare my journey with it to yours
I’m growing this in a few of my aquariums they are growing well thanks for another great video ❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Awesome, how tall are yours? thanks!
@@plantlifeproject in my 4foot tank its huge my 4 other aquariums about middle size
Love this plant but it seems to grow a bit too large for me. I’ll try it anyway! 😂
I've tried a feew times to plant in my substrate and it always dies. Will try it this way, thankyou
Good luck!
Yes mine too , it rots at the base 😢
Mine are growing in the fish tank, before they were outside with bigger pots. The are now bending and growing new shoots.
They’re really adaptable!
Awesome information. I've used the approach for several years with great results. We have very hard water in New Mexico. My question is will plants soften the water by taking up calcium. I've gone 6,7 months before doing a water change. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! I have hard water, around PH of 8. I typically do water changes around 3-4 months but some tanks I push to 1 year. Haven’t noticed a decrease in calcium but haven’t done an experiment to test this specifically. It would be a great experiment to try.
tyvm i livein oregon dont know how it will be. it sometimes gets to 32 degrees and sometimes lower. we will see i will make a new shoot from it for in the house
It’s a tough plant. Mine survived last winter growing in a plastic tub in soil and it got down to 15 degrees. It went dormant, the foliage died back but it came back in the spring and has been prolific this year.
Can you submerged the whole pot in the tub pond?
Yes, the whole pot can be submerged up to 12 inches, or so, deep.
I know we can use epipremnum pinnatum in tanks, but can we use the marble version of it?
I haven’t tried the variegated one yet but it will more than likely work.I’ve grown the green form of it successfully.
Can it be planted straight into a shallow aquariums aqua soil substrate?
Yes as long as the depth in water is about 12 inches or less.
Is it possible to grow this directly in tank substrate instead of a hanging planter?
Yes in a shallow tank, all of the foliage needs to be above the water
Regards from Pakistan.
I tried to find it in my city but could not. I will try to buy it from other big city soon
I hope you can get it, it’s a wonderful plant!
Do you have issues with fish jumping out of the open-top sides of your tanks? I dream of having a peace lily/cat palm combo growing out of my tank, but I am so paranoid😰
I have not had any problems with jumping fish. It just depends on the fish species you’re keeping I think.
What species do you like best?@@plantlifeproject
I have mine in a tank but it rots at the base of the plant😢😊
Well that sucks. Not sure why. I have never had that problem. You could try placing it partially submerged with the crown above the water line? Have you tried growing it in soil and not in the water?