Aponogeton is a family of flowering aquatic plants. Growing Aponogeton is quite easy, even for a beginner.
They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Aponogeton aquarium plants grow from tubercles, and they require a rich substrate that provides enough nourishment to keep growing.
Aponogeton Plant overview
| Common Name | It is commonly called Green Bulb Plant or Wonder bulbs. The plant is also called the Betta Bulb. |
| Color | The bulb plant has leaves that are light green to olive green-brown, with small white flowers are formed on an erect stem. |
| Habitat/Origin | They are native of tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia |
| Average Size | The plant can grow to a height of about 12 inches in length. |
| Growth Rate | Aponogeton grows fast and thick. |
| Placement | The plant is a wonderful middle and background plant |
| Maintenance | Maintenance of this plant is easy. Aponogeton grows really quickly Aponogetons prefer low-intensity light. To minimize rotting, we have to trim the stems which are near the bulb. |
| Planting Methods | Select a middle or background for your bulb. Plant more than one and bury with a gap of 2-3 inches between each bulb. Plant the thicker end of the bulb in the soil. If the bulb has started to sprout then bury only the roots in the soil. |
| Ideal Setup | Aponogeton is an aquarium plant, which requires a mineral-rich substrate. Aponogeton does not need fertilizers, as the rhizomes are already loaded with nutrients. |
| Care Level | The care level of this plant is easy. |
| Supplements | Supplementation is not needed for the plant to grow and stay healthy. |
| Lighting | Aponogeton likes low-intensity light. |
| Water temperature | Aponogeton is bulb plants that enjoy temperatures ranging from 22-28°C. Plants grow well, in tanks with a pH of 6.5-7.5. |
| Propogation | Propagation is usually by seed and by dividing the Tuber/Rhizome. |
| Approx. Cost | This aquarium plant is quite cheap, there are available as low as $9 in the USA |
| Common Diseases | There are no diseases for this plant. |
| What to look for when buying | Healthy flowering bulbs should be solid when we touch the bulbs, and should weight is proportional to their size. |
| Related Specifies | Aponogeton ulvaceus, Aponogeton kannangarae, Aponogeton crispus , Aponogeton distachyos, Aponogeton natans |
| FAQs | None |
Aponogeton Plant gallery
References
- African Flowering Plants Database: Aponogeton
- Plants of the world online: Aponogeton.