Care specifications
| Type | Bulb |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Light | High (40–90 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Beneficial, not required |
| Fertilizer demand | High |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Max height | 24 in |
| Spread | 14 in |
| Placement | Background |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Jungle, Nature |
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Propagation
Grows from a bulb and can set seed from flower spikes when conditions are right; bulbs are not easily divided.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Aponogeton boivinianus need a dormancy period?
It is a seasonal bulb plant from Madagascar that naturally rests each year. After a strong growth phase it may die back; lift the firm bulb into cooler storage for a few weeks if it stalls, then replant to trigger fresh growth.
What makes the leaves of this plant look bumpy?
That embossed, quilted texture between the leaf veins is the species' natural feature, not damage or deficiency. Strong light and good nutrition make the dark green, textured leaves most pronounced.
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