for freshwater aquarium plants Adding new plants to your
aquarium is a simple process. But, before you begin, it is
highly recommended that all aquatic plants be quarantined in a
separate aquarium for a period of two weeks. This reduces the
possibility of introducing diseases and parasites into your
aquarium. To prevent an overpopulation of snails, visually
inspect leaves for snail eggs and remove them using your
fingernail. Rinse each plant in water and remove all dead leaves
before planting. - Potted or bare-root plants 1) If potted,
carefully remove the plant from the pot. 2) Cut off 1/4 of the
roots using a sharp pair of scissors to stimulate new root
growth. 3) Place the plant into the substrate, making sure to
keep the crown of the root barely visible at the surface of the
substrate. - Each stem plant should be planted in its own
individual hole. 1) Remove the lead weight from the bundle of
plants. 2) Trim any decaying part of the stem. Then strip off
two to four leaves, leaving the nodes exposed on the