Pruning guide
How to prune echinodorus 'red flame'
Best time
As needed year-round
How often
Monthly or as needed
Technique
Use sharp aquatic scissors to cut old or dying leaves at the base of the petiole. Allow daughter plantlets on flower stalks to develop roots and several leaves before detaching.
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Pruning echinodorus 'red flame' — FAQ
When should I prune echinodorus 'red flame'?
As needed year-round. Use sharp aquatic scissors to cut old or dying leaves at the base of the petiole. Allow daughter plantlets on flower stalks to develop roots and several leaves before detaching.
How often does echinodorus 'red flame' need pruning?
Monthly or as needed. Echinodorus 'Red Flame' requires routine removal of older outer leaves as the plant continuously produces new growth from its center. This keeps the plant tidy and prevents decomposing matter from degrading water quality. Flower stalks can be cut at the base or kept to develop adventitious plantlets for propagation.
How do you prune echinodorus 'red flame'?
Use sharp aquatic scissors to cut old or dying leaves at the base of the petiole. Allow daughter plantlets on flower stalks to develop roots and several leaves before detaching.