Aponogeton

Aponogeton crispus

Grows from a tuber/rhizome into a rosette of long wavy-edged leaves; very widely sold.

Needs

Care levelEasy

LightMedium

CO₂Not needed

GrowthFast

HeightUp to 50 cm

Temperature25–32 °C

WhereBack of the tank

Feeds throughRoots (use root tabs)

FamilyAponogetonaceae

Native toSri Lanka, India and Bangladesh

Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

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