Diep Tai Hong is an aquatic plant that is not only beautiful but also very easy to grow and care for. Today, aquaplantshub.com invites readers to refer to Diep Tai Hong plant – How to plant and care for this plant in an aquarium!
Characteristics of Diep Tai Hong
The scientific name of the Diep Tai Hong plant is Ludwigia repens. They originate from North and Central America. Introduced to Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam.
There are many types of Diep Tai Hong tree, including types such as: Diep Tai Hong with orange leaves, apple leaves,… And the most popular species is the red leaf species (another name is Tan De Diep Tai Hong).
This plant has a height of about 20 – 40 cm
Light for plants is at an average level.
The pH falls between 5.5 and 7.5.
The appropriate temperature for plants is from 19 to 28 degreesoC.
Temporary water hardness ranges from 1 – 14 Dkh.
Nutrients and suitable light are important factors that affect the color of the plant.
How to plant and care for aquatic Diep Tai Hong plants
Next, we will guide you how to plant and care for plants:
Planting techniques
There are two ways to grow: cutting or propagating
Cut plug:
It is cutting a branch of the Diep Tai Hong tree and then planting it in another lake.
Note:
Branches that are being raised in an aquarium should be extracted to plant in another aquarium. Because of this, the tree will adapt more easily and grow better.
If the branches are transplanted from a soil pot to planted in an aquatic environment, the tree will be arthritic and adapt slowly. Due to changes in living environment.
Breeding
To propagate plants. Almost similar to the form of plugging. However, we will separate the roots as well. Then, plant them in pots (separate ponds). Add a little fertilizer (nutrient solution) to help the tree quickly sprout new branches.
How to care for plants to grow well
If you want plants to grow well, the following elements need to be provided:
Water
Water hardness is not too high
The pH in water must be less than 7
The water must be clear, and free of impurities
Temperature
The Diep Tai Hong plant will grow best when the temperature falls around 24 -26 degrees.
Light
Provide light for plants for at least 4 hours and maximum 6.5 hours a day for photosynthesis. The purpose is to create CO2 for themselves to absorb.
Nutrients and gases
Add nutrient solution for plants to absorb regularly
Provide enough airCO2for trees.
Note
Keep the water clear and change the water if it gets too dirty so the plant doesn’t get poisoned.
Prune old, damaged branches and rotten leaves.
Monitor and thoroughly resolve pathogens on plants.
If the tree stops growing and gradually dies. The cause may be due to water source, due to excess (deficiency) of nutrients.
Hopefully after this article, readers will understand this plant better!
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