I mist my mangroves several times per day. Basically whenever I walk by the tank. It took them forever to spout leaves for me and I wonder if it would have been quicker had I submerged them. It seems that the pods drying out is the risk you want to avoid. I have one pod that is almost completely dessicated above the waterline but below the waterline is still green and apparently still growing roots. Well .. it was when I checked last, that is. I try not to lift them or bump them because it seems to me they might be a bit sensitive to being moved around? Not sure if it's just me or if that's universal.
Eposer is the resident mangrove guru in Calgary maybe drop him a PM or something (or maybe he's lurking and can jump in now?
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