Aponogeton Madagascariensis fact sheet
• Difficulty: Average
• Family: Aponogetonaceae
• Gender: Aponogeton
• From: Madagascar
• Lighting design: Average
• Temperature: 20 - 24 ° C
• Growth: Quick
• PH: 4.5 - 6.5
• Hardness: 2 – 12
• Co2: Optional
Characteristics of Aponogeton Madagascariensis
While the related species have a regular reticular structure, here they are irregular, which gives rise to an interesting aspect, this aquatic plant is native to Madagascar. TO temperatures permanent of 20º to max. 24 ° C the plants grow in a regular way.
For healthy growth, a nutrient-rich substrate is required, so the supply of nutrients and iron above water must also be ensured through a fertilization routine.
The elongated tubers of Aponogeton madagascariensis must be placed in a part of the substrate. Plants already rooted in the area facilitate their own root formation. They prefer semi-shaded to shady places, Aponogeton madagascariensis forms 1-2 leaves monthly and grows rapidly. The broad, round and oval leaves can reach 20-50 cm in length and other plants take light quickly. With a total height of 50 cm, pruning is only recommended in smaller aquariums.
Aponogeton madagascariensis constantly forms new leaves for several years. It often blooms in the aquarium. The white to yellow inflorescence sits on a stable stem and develops encapsulated fruits, the seeds of which first float on the surface of the water and then sink to the ground where they can take root. In well-grown rhizomes propagation is also possible by dividing the rhizome, but the tubers must not be damaged.
Aponogeton madagascariensis, in addition to the nutrient-rich substrate, soft water and somewhat cold and regular water changes. The temperatures are ideally in the range of 18º - 24 ° C. Warmer water has lower growth height and smaller leaves. The hardness of water can be between 2 - 12 ° KH, the pH value in the range of 4.5 – 6.5 would be ideal for this plant. In low-lying aquariums, the relatively large leaves of this plant sit on the surface of the water and can take light away from aquarium plants in lower-lying areas.
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