anubias bolting

[lauraf]

Recently I noticed that a couple of my anubias plants are starting to bolt - that is, growing much longer stems on new growth. Previously they stayed more compact. Is this a reaction to lower light in that part of the tank, or what else would cause this?

 

[OrangeCones]

They may be trying to put up flowers? Just a guess though. I've not had an anubias put up longer stems due to low light, even when completely shaded under low light.

 

[lauraf]

Yeah, it's strange that it only seems to be affecting some of my anubias - I thought perhaps it was because that side of the tank can get slightly shaded from valisneria leaves. I am also noticing that the tiger lotuses beside them are growing enormous, vibrant leaves compared to the lotuses on the opposite side . . . .

 

[pateceramics]

Do you have pictures? I go with the flowering explanation. That's what lettuce is up to when it bolts. That's what our swords are up to when they start getting tall and skinny as well.

 

[ryanoh]

My banana plant has started doing this, and I was curious about what it meant as well. All of the stems its grown previously have been maybe 4 to 5 inches before ending in a leaf, but this last one is literally more than 2 feet long.

 

[lauraf]

Well, the anubias haven't totally shot up in an obvious way like the leaves are heading for the surface - here are some pics.
You can see the difference in the growth of the anubias and lotus on each side of the tank . . . . .

 

[IThinkTherefore]

Beautiful tank, Lauraf!