Hi Vicki

Try not to force them off the mother plant as they are so delicate and small
that you could damage them. Once removed you can let them float for a week
or 2 at the surface, this will give them a bit of time to grow and develop
roots. They can be planted normally as soon as the root system can support
them. HTH. Crypts are just too kewl
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**So long, and thanks for all the fish!**


"Vicki" wrote in message
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I bought some crypts for my tank about a month ago and besides putting
out new leaves some of the older leaves have began sprouting new
plants. What I want to know is what to do with the new plants. I
want the main plant to bush out, not start new ones. If I cut off the
plantlets will it cause the main plant to put out even more or will it
stop. I read something about it in last months issue of TFH but
didn't get much out of the article except that they are hardy plants.

Thanks for any info I can get,
Vicki