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I've got this eBay purchase and the picture showed green tubers, but what I received is black. I've been searching online, but can't seem to find any info on Fluxx having black tubers or what that even means.

One leaf is already melting, which isn't unusual in my tank - I'm still figuring out the nutrient balance and finding a suitable RO system. My tap water is the only factor I can think of that's causing the issue, since it's pretty hard. So far, the only rooted plant that's done well is hygrophila - it's had long-term survival and growth.

I've got a flourish root tab under the banana lily, and some of the roots are buried, but the tubers do a good job of keeping it in place. Although, I did read that it can grow as a floating plant?

Can someone please advise on the black tubers?

I know this is a very late reply.

The black color of the tubers doesn't seem to be a cause for concern, especially if the plant's roots are receiving enough nutrients. It's possible that the roots are taking over and the tubers are slowly breaking down as a result. I've noticed this in other plants before, where the tubers kind of melt away once the roots take hold.

As for the leaf that's melting away, I think that's just a sign that the plant is still adjusting to its new environment. Once it settles in, the melting should stop.

cichlidgirl22 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 25, 2025 8:27 am I know this is a very late reply.

The black color of the tubers doesn't seem to be a cause for concern, especially if the plant's roots are receiving enough nutrients. It's possible that the roots are taking over and the tubers are slowly breaking down as a result. I've noticed this in other plants before, where the tubers kind of melt away once the roots take hold.

As for the leaf that's melting away, I think that's just a sign that the plant is still adjusting to its new environment. Once it settles in, the melting should stop.

The seller explained that mature tubers are typically black, while younger ones are green, which seemed logical at first. However, things took a strange turn when I noticed the black tubers slowly turning green, and the black color appears to be dissolving.