what's the hardest plant you've kept?

[Finleya]

I've had the worst luck with Bucephalandra. It just slowly withers away in my tank. I've tried low light, high light, no CO2, CO2, nothing seems to work. Anyone else?

[brinxo]

Thanks for all the input, everyone. Gonna try switching substrates and tweaking the flow. Fingers crossed!

[Bouldur]

I've had the worst luck with Bucephalandra. It just slowly withers away in my tank. I've tried low light, high light, no CO2, CO2, nothing seems to work. Anyone else?

Buce can be tough. Have you checked your KH? They prefer softer water, and high KH can cause issues.

[storm9]

Yeah, Buce is a pain. Mine finally started growing after I glued it to a rock and stopped messing with it. Sometimes they just need to be left alone.

[novamia]

I'm starting to think some plants are just cursed. My Java Fern is thriving, but my Cryptocoryne Wendtii is a disaster. Go figure.

[Raven5]

Crypt melt is real. It usually comes back if you leave it alone, though. Just gotta ride it out.

[floral9]

My Crypts melted too, but they came back stronger. Now they're taking over the tank. Be careful what you wish for!

[techwave]

Plants are weird. My tank's a mess, but the plants love it. Meanwhile, my friend's pristine setup can't keep anything alive. Makes no sense.

[joeboy9]

It's all about the vibe, I guess. Some tanks just have it, some don't. Still trying to figure out what mine's missing.

[jazster]

Maybe it's the water. My tap's super hard, and some plants just hate it. Thinking about switching to RO.