Crypt. Wendtii (Florida Sunset)

[Cristy Keister]

The LFS usually order through middle man co because FAN requires a very large order. Jermack is probably the most used, but not all the stores go through them. The LFS can order any number of each plant. I know because I used to order for Scales.

Then again there are some stores that only order locally from Maryland Aquatic Nurseries, who have a much more limited selection of aquatic plants.

[krisw]

Thanks for the insight, Cristy!

Maryland Aquatic Nurseries sells to the public. Technically, couldn't you just ask them to order it?

[150EH]

HOT often will carry Crypts because they are a low maintenance plant that they can buy potted and just toss into almost any tank plus their prices are the same as online stores, so I could start asking them to order in plants because they do buy from FAG. All my Crypts have been a little tattered since my C02 problem months ago but you guys just gave me the nudge I needed to add a dozen root tabs to the substrate, so they should perk up in a couple of weeks.

[krisw]

I just stopped in Tropical Lagoon on Georgia Ave. They have 5-6 pots of Florida Sunset today. Go buy them!

[Cristy Keister]

Maryland Aquatic Nurseries sells to the public. Technically, couldn't you just ask them to order it?

I don't know that MAN orders anything from FAN. You can drive up to MAN - I think they're only open to the public on Saturdays - but with gas prices now, it's probably cheaper for most of us to mail order. I really doubt that they would have florida sunset.

[sfarkhan]

Yeah, it's pretty easy to grow, but it takes a while to do so. I got a plant, and now I think that I have two little plantlets so far. As soon as I get a decent sized clump, I'll share.

Arlene

Apparently, it's not that easy to find. I found a LFS in Florida.

Apparently, I was wrong again I searched high and low and asked the LFS here with no luck. I saw it on Aquabid from a LFS in Florida and snatched it up...

[sfarkhan]

I just stopped in Tropical Lagoon on Georgia Ave. They have 5-6 pots of Florida Sunset today. Go buy them!

DOH! I passed them on my way to B'more for class this afternoon. If I knew I would have gotten a few. I have one and I'll consider buying a few more. I've been trying new plants - Ludwigia Red, and Eriocaulon setaceum type 3 (Lorax tree) - Trying to see what works in my aquascape.

[scientist0724]

I may be stopping by TL tomorrow if I have time coming back from PA. I should also look at TFP tomorrow to see if they have it.

Arlene

[DelawareJim]

Or you could ask one of the GWAPA Crypt gurus who grow it emersed to bring some to the next meeting.

Cheers.
Jim

[sfarkhan]

I got the shipment today - they messed up the original. The good news is there were 4 plans in the pot.

There were two tubers that were broken in the cotton wool. Can these be planted?