Aponogeton Boivinianus Bulb

Aponogeton boivinianus

Common Name: Aponogeton boivinianus
Family Name: Aponogetonaceae
Native To: Madagascar
Lighting: Medium
pH: 6 - 8
Growth Demands: Moderate
Growth Form: Upright Bulb
Growth Rate: Medium
True Aquatic: Yes
Placement in Tank: Mid - Background
Available As: Bare Root and Bulb

Aponogeton boivinianus is an aquatic bulb plant native to the island nation of Madagascar along with many of the other Aponogetons used in the Aquarium plant trade. Aponogeton boivinianus is an excellent aquarium plant as the central focal point in a planted aquarium displaying long dark green leaves that have a hammered texture. Aponogeton boivinianus are bulb plants and will sometimes go dormant to the bulb stage of the plant. Just be patient and new leaves will begin to sprout. Sometimes it is helpful to take the bulb out of the aquarium for a resting period and keep it stored in moist sand until leaves begin to sprout. Then plant the Aponogeton bulb back into the aquarium.