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Should I remove the cloth from my new aquarium plant's roots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello I just bought a plant. Can you let me know the species and its requirements.also it came with a piece of cloth surrounding the roots. Should i remove it .

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 22nd, 2018

Unfortunately, the images attaches are not clear enough to allow for identification. It could be any one of several broad leafed species. The cloth should be removed before planting. In general, most plants are low maintenance but you do need a proper light other than the traditional light used in fish tanks. If you can provide better pictures in a new post, we may be able to identify it for you. You can also go back to the location where it was purchased and ask store personnel.

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