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Aponogeton 'Ulvaceus'

Aponogeton ulvaceus

Large, wavy-edged, translucent light-green leaves from Madagascar; many plants need a regular rest period, though some grow on for years.

Needs

Care levelModerate
LightMedium
CO₂Not needed
GrowthFast
HeightUp to 60 cm
Temperature24–28 °C
WhereBack of the tank
Feeds throughRoots (use root tabs)
FamilyAponogetonaceae
Native toWestern and central Madagascar
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

How to keep it

  • Medium light
  • Give the tuber a rest when leaves die back (store at about 15 °C in moist sand)
  • Replant the tuber shallowly
  • Burying the tuber deep (it can rot)
  • Skipping rest periods for forms that need them

Sources

14 facts checked with sources

  • Scientific namePOWO: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • FamilycorrectedPOWO: Aponogeton ulvaceus
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  • Plant typeTropica: Aponogeton ulvaceus · Flowgrow: Aponogeton ulvaceus
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  • CO₂Tropica: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • GrowthcorrectedFlowgrow: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • Care levelTropica: Aponogeton ulvaceus · Flowgrow: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • HeightcorrectedTropica: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • TemperaturecorrectedFlowgrow: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • Where to plantFlowgrow: Aponogeton ulvaceus · Tropica: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • Water or land plantcorrectedPOWO: Aponogeton ulvaceus · Flowgrow: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • AboutcorrectedTropica: Aponogeton ulvaceus · Flowgrow: Aponogeton ulvaceus
  • Care tipscorrectedFlowgrow: Aponogeton ulvaceus · Tropica: Aponogeton ulvaceus