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Aponogeton ulvaceus

Choose a bulb only or a plant with leaves already growing.

Choose a bulb only or a plant with leaves already growing.

Over 900 sold
Regular price
£7.99
Regular price
Sale price
£7.99
Supplied as
    Description

    Choose how your plant is supplied

    • Bulb only: supplied without established leaves. Allow time for roots and leaves to develop.
    • With leaves: supplied with leaves already growing. Leaf count and size vary naturally.

    Both options are the same species. Each purchase includes one bulb or one plant with its bulb, according to your selection. Mature plant photographs show potential growth, not a guaranteed arrival size.

    Aponogeton ulvaceus is one of the easier and more prolific Aponogeton species, producing large, broad lime-green to pale green leaves with an attractive wave-edged surface and a translucent quality in light that gives the plant a luminous, ethereal appearance. It is a fast-growing species that can produce impressive results relatively quickly from a dormant bulb and can become one of the most dominant background plants in a large aquarium.

    It grows in low light without CO2 injection and is tolerant of a range of water conditions — one of the more accessible Aponogeton species. Like all Aponogeton it goes through natural dormancy cycles when the leaves die back and the bulb rests before regrowing. Dormancy in this species is often shorter than in more demanding varieties.

    Plant in substrate leaving the top third of the bulb above the surface. It typically grows relatively quickly after coming out of dormancy and can become a very large plant — best suited to aquariums of 100 litres and above as a background centrepiece.

    Plant with the top of the bulb exposed above the substrate. Do not bury it completely.

    Our Delivery Promise To You

    We pack every order carefully at our UK facility and dispatch quickly, so your plants and aquarium products reach you in the best possible condition.

    Order before 4pm Monday to Friday and we’ll dispatch the same day where possible. Most orders arrive within 1-2 working days.

    If something goes wrong in transit, get in touch and we’ll help put it right.

    Aponogeton ulvaceus Bulb (Compact aponogeton) Aquafleur
    Aponogeton ulvaceus Bulb (Compact aponogeton) - Aqua Essentials
    Aponogeton ulvaceus (WITH LEAVES) - Aqua Essentials

    Compact aquarium plant bulb praised for exceptionally fast growth. Customers said "you can almost see it growing" with sprouting in 2-4 days and healthy leaves within a week. Fish, especially Corys, love it. Easy to plant—some just "plonked on sand." Minor concern: fish may nibble new leaves initially. Overall highly recommended for vigorous, beautiful aquatic growth.

    • Can't believe how quickly this little bulb grew.
    • Within 3 days it had sprouted and now they are monstrous with giant flowering arms.
    • You can almost see it growing it's doing so well.
    • 5 stars: 38 (88%)
    • 4 stars: 5 (12%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
    Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
    K
    K.L. (Slough, GB)
    Monster plant!

    Had two of these bulbs delivered with no leaves (as described) within 3 days it had sprouted and now they are monstrous with giant flowering arms. They are a favourite with all of the fish but the Cory's especially love them. The picture below is a month after planting a bald bulb and they Arnt even in the aquasoil, they are actually just plonked on the sand !

    T
    Tina M. (Maidstone, GB)
    Amazing little plant

    Super impressed. Bulb arrived with a few stubby shoots and with a couple of days it was already growing strongly. It looks healthy and you can almost see it growing it’s doing so well w. Highly recommended

    a
    anthony r. (Tiverton, GB)
    Bulb only
    very good, growing

    very good, growing well

    C
    Christopher J. (Wolverhampton, GB)
    Bulb only
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Chris

    Hi esey to order they came very quickly. Thay have been in my tank for about a week and they already have leaves on them. Would buy a gane 😃👍

    W
    Wojciech G. (Bedford, GB)
    Fantastic quality plant

    It arrived in very good health. It is a beautiful plant.

    S
    Suzanne

    Can’t believe how quickly this little bulb grew. Very happy with products and delivery fast and efficient.
    Will be using this store again without hesitation.

    N
    Neil B.
    Review

    unsure which way up to plant these, so just dropped in and they sprouted in 2 days 4 days on, they are roughly 3 inches. Very pleased

    A
    Alison K.
    Review

    Healthy bulbs, starting to sprout. Looking forward to seeing how these turn out.

    E
    Eric L.
    Review

    As usual, my order was received on time, well packaged, and in great condition. The plant itself, when received, was not much to look at, just a bulb with no leaves. but now, after a couple of weeks in my tank has grown two healthy leaves growing vigorously along with evidence of two new leave about to sprout. I am more than pleased with my purchase and will buy more.

    P
    Pamela D.
    Review

    Arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Was extremely well packaged. Never seen a plant grow so quickly!! Looks fantastic waving in the water. Would definitely buy from Aqua Essentials in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.

    R
    Rebecca K.
    Review

    Great bulb, one week after planting and have new 4 inch leaves growing at a rate of knots.

    N
    Nicola D.
    Review

    Arrived in excellent conditions. Growing well in the aquarium after a week and half. Mind you, I used express delivery since I wanted to minimize the travel stress.

    I
    Isobel B.
    Review

    Love love love this plant and my fish love it too! Grows very quickly and it's very beautiful.

    D
    Donato N.
    Review

    Leaves are growing nicely

    Z
    Zara B.
    Review

    Good quality, healthy. A little smaller than the image but still a great plant.

    R
    Reggie W.
    Review

    Fantastic plant. I bought one which already had a few leaves. Within a few days it was producing new leaves at a rate of almost 1 per day

    D
    David G.
    Review

    Ordered 2 bulbs and both had some small leaves starting out. I can see just a week later that they are growing but i think my fish like the taste of the leaves. Hopefully when it gets settled it will outgrow the fishes interest.

    B
    Brian S.
    Review

    Superb bulb. Came with 3 small leaves. 2 weeks later about 7 leaves some of which are 30cm high. Highly recommend fast growing plant.

    D
    David P.
    Review

    Very pleased with this plant. Well establish and great quality.

    G
    Graham C.
    Review

    great plant , good size and grows really quick

    K
    Keith B.
    Review

    Lovely plant really took of multiple leaves and has flowered continously more than pleased definetley use aquaessentials for my plants

    K
    Keith B.
    Review

    Excellent quality plants came well packaged would definetley recommend will certainly use again lotus bulb is a bit slow to sprout don\'t no how long it takes before sprouting has I haven\'t grown before

    R
    Roberta N.
    Review

    Dropped the bulb in the tank as instructed and noted it was upside down. The next day it had somehow righted itself and started to grow roots and leaves! Very impressive!

    H
    Heidi R.
    Review

    Amazed, this was the first bulb I had ever tried and it did exactly as promised. Fast growing, tall leaves, no flower yet but looks very healthy and really easy to grow. I use neutro fertiliser and liquid co2.

    J
    John P.
    Review

    If you like big, wavy leaf plants you simply must get one of these, but be warned... they really are BIG plants so make sure you have plenty of depth in your tank.

    Incredibly quick growing too, watch out for the triffid like flowers! :)

    M
    Mark W.
    Review

    never seen anything like this. I hadn't realised I ordered the bulb only so I was a little bit sceptical at first. Within about 2 weeks this plant is already over 2 foot tall and in excellent health. Will definitely purchase bulbs in the future.

    J
    John C.
    Review

    Again very good service and fast delivery, only planted 5 days ago and has two leaves sprouting already

    C
    Craig M.
    Review

    Started sending shoots up the day after delivery and doing very well under low light.

    A
    Anne B.
    Review

    This was so funny little black build but it is growing now

    R
    Richard H.
    Review

    Great. Arrives promptly and well packaged as a bulb with a few scraggy bits sticking out of the top. As soon as you plant it,it grows incredibly fast.

    G
    Garth C.G.C.
    Review

    As always, all plants bought were of impresssive quality--I will not look anywhere else for future purchases

    m
    mark t.
    Review

    well packed looks healthy and fast delivery thanks

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    Aponogeton ulvaceus

    Choose a bulb only or a plant with leaves already growing.

    Ask a question Over 900 sold
    Regular price
    £7.99
    Regular price
    Sale price
    £7.99
    • In stock
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    In-stock orders normally dispatch before 4pm, Monday–Friday. Delivery details

    Aponogeton ulvaceus Bulb (Compact aponogeton) Aquafleur
    Aponogeton ulvaceus Bulb (Compact aponogeton) - Aqua Essentials
    Aponogeton ulvaceus (WITH LEAVES) - Aqua Essentials

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    Neutro T Aquarium Plant Fertiliser Recommended size
    £10.99
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    for strong, healthy roots.

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    Description

    Choose how your plant is supplied

    • Bulb only: supplied without established leaves. Allow time for roots and leaves to develop.
    • With leaves: supplied with leaves already growing. Leaf count and size vary naturally.

    Both options are the same species. Each purchase includes one bulb or one plant with its bulb, according to your selection. Mature plant photographs show potential growth, not a guaranteed arrival size.

    Aponogeton ulvaceus is one of the easier and more prolific Aponogeton species, producing large, broad lime-green to pale green leaves with an attractive wave-edged surface and a translucent quality in light that gives the plant a luminous, ethereal appearance. It is a fast-growing species that can produce impressive results relatively quickly from a dormant bulb and can become one of the most dominant background plants in a large aquarium.

    It grows in low light without CO2 injection and is tolerant of a range of water conditions — one of the more accessible Aponogeton species. Like all Aponogeton it goes through natural dormancy cycles when the leaves die back and the bulb rests before regrowing. Dormancy in this species is often shorter than in more demanding varieties.

    Plant in substrate leaving the top third of the bulb above the surface. It typically grows relatively quickly after coming out of dormancy and can become a very large plant — best suited to aquariums of 100 litres and above as a background centrepiece.

    Plant with the top of the bulb exposed above the substrate. Do not bury it completely.

    Our Delivery Promise To You

    We pack every order carefully at our UK facility and dispatch quickly, so your plants and aquarium products reach you in the best possible condition.

    Order before 4pm Monday to Friday and we’ll dispatch the same day where possible. Most orders arrive within 1-2 working days.

    If something goes wrong in transit, get in touch and we’ll help put it right.

    Common Questions

    What is the difference between the options?

    Bulb only arrives without established leaves and needs time to develop them. With leaves arrives with existing leaf growth; leaf count and size vary naturally.

    How easy is Aponogeton ulvaceus compared to other Aponogetons?

    One of the easier species — it grows in low light without CO2 and is more tolerant of water conditions than demanding varieties like A. madagascariensis.

    How large does it get?

    Very large in ideal conditions — leaves can exceed 50 cm. Best in aquariums of 100 litres and above with plenty of vertical space.

    How do I plant the bulb?

    Plant in substrate leaving the top third above the surface. Never bury it completely.

    What is Aponogeton dormancy?

    All Aponogeton go through natural rest cycles where leaves die back. Leave the bulb in place and it will regrow.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — it grows in low light without CO2. A nutrient-rich substrate gives the best results.

    Compact aquarium plant bulb praised for exceptionally fast growth. Customers said "you can almost see it growing" with sprouting in 2-4 days and healthy leaves within a week. Fish, especially Corys, love it. Easy to plant—some just "plonked on sand." Minor concern: fish may nibble new leaves initially. Overall highly recommended for vigorous, beautiful aquatic growth.

    • Can't believe how quickly this little bulb grew.
    • Within 3 days it had sprouted and now they are monstrous with giant flowering arms.
    • You can almost see it growing it's doing so well.
    • 5 stars: 38 (88%)
    • 4 stars: 5 (12%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
    Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
    K
    K.L. (Slough, GB)
    Monster plant!

    Had two of these bulbs delivered with no leaves (as described) within 3 days it had sprouted and now they are monstrous with giant flowering arms. They are a favourite with all of the fish but the Cory's especially love them. The picture below is a month after planting a bald bulb and they Arnt even in the aquasoil, they are actually just plonked on the sand !

    T
    Tina M. (Maidstone, GB)
    Amazing little plant

    Super impressed. Bulb arrived with a few stubby shoots and with a couple of days it was already growing strongly. It looks healthy and you can almost see it growing it’s doing so well w. Highly recommended

    a
    anthony r. (Tiverton, GB)
    Bulb only
    very good, growing

    very good, growing well

    C
    Christopher J. (Wolverhampton, GB)
    Bulb only
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Chris

    Hi esey to order they came very quickly. Thay have been in my tank for about a week and they already have leaves on them. Would buy a gane 😃👍

    W
    Wojciech G. (Bedford, GB)
    Fantastic quality plant

    It arrived in very good health. It is a beautiful plant.

    S
    Suzanne

    Can’t believe how quickly this little bulb grew. Very happy with products and delivery fast and efficient.
    Will be using this store again without hesitation.

    N
    Neil B.
    Review

    unsure which way up to plant these, so just dropped in and they sprouted in 2 days 4 days on, they are roughly 3 inches. Very pleased

    A
    Alison K.
    Review

    Healthy bulbs, starting to sprout. Looking forward to seeing how these turn out.

    E
    Eric L.
    Review

    As usual, my order was received on time, well packaged, and in great condition. The plant itself, when received, was not much to look at, just a bulb with no leaves. but now, after a couple of weeks in my tank has grown two healthy leaves growing vigorously along with evidence of two new leave about to sprout. I am more than pleased with my purchase and will buy more.

    P
    Pamela D.
    Review

    Arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Was extremely well packaged. Never seen a plant grow so quickly!! Looks fantastic waving in the water. Would definitely buy from Aqua Essentials in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.

    R
    Rebecca K.
    Review

    Great bulb, one week after planting and have new 4 inch leaves growing at a rate of knots.

    N
    Nicola D.
    Review

    Arrived in excellent conditions. Growing well in the aquarium after a week and half. Mind you, I used express delivery since I wanted to minimize the travel stress.

    I
    Isobel B.
    Review

    Love love love this plant and my fish love it too! Grows very quickly and it's very beautiful.

    D
    Donato N.
    Review

    Leaves are growing nicely

    Z
    Zara B.
    Review

    Good quality, healthy. A little smaller than the image but still a great plant.

    R
    Reggie W.
    Review

    Fantastic plant. I bought one which already had a few leaves. Within a few days it was producing new leaves at a rate of almost 1 per day

    D
    David G.
    Review

    Ordered 2 bulbs and both had some small leaves starting out. I can see just a week later that they are growing but i think my fish like the taste of the leaves. Hopefully when it gets settled it will outgrow the fishes interest.

    B
    Brian S.
    Review

    Superb bulb. Came with 3 small leaves. 2 weeks later about 7 leaves some of which are 30cm high. Highly recommend fast growing plant.

    D
    David P.
    Review

    Very pleased with this plant. Well establish and great quality.

    G
    Graham C.
    Review

    great plant , good size and grows really quick

    K
    Keith B.
    Review

    Lovely plant really took of multiple leaves and has flowered continously more than pleased definetley use aquaessentials for my plants

    K
    Keith B.
    Review

    Excellent quality plants came well packaged would definetley recommend will certainly use again lotus bulb is a bit slow to sprout don\'t no how long it takes before sprouting has I haven\'t grown before

    R
    Roberta N.
    Review

    Dropped the bulb in the tank as instructed and noted it was upside down. The next day it had somehow righted itself and started to grow roots and leaves! Very impressive!

    H
    Heidi R.
    Review

    Amazed, this was the first bulb I had ever tried and it did exactly as promised. Fast growing, tall leaves, no flower yet but looks very healthy and really easy to grow. I use neutro fertiliser and liquid co2.

    J
    John P.
    Review

    If you like big, wavy leaf plants you simply must get one of these, but be warned... they really are BIG plants so make sure you have plenty of depth in your tank.

    Incredibly quick growing too, watch out for the triffid like flowers! :)

    M
    Mark W.
    Review

    never seen anything like this. I hadn't realised I ordered the bulb only so I was a little bit sceptical at first. Within about 2 weeks this plant is already over 2 foot tall and in excellent health. Will definitely purchase bulbs in the future.

    J
    John C.
    Review

    Again very good service and fast delivery, only planted 5 days ago and has two leaves sprouting already

    C
    Craig M.
    Review

    Started sending shoots up the day after delivery and doing very well under low light.

    A
    Anne B.
    Review

    This was so funny little black build but it is growing now

    R
    Richard H.
    Review

    Great. Arrives promptly and well packaged as a bulb with a few scraggy bits sticking out of the top. As soon as you plant it,it grows incredibly fast.

    G
    Garth C.G.C.
    Review

    As always, all plants bought were of impresssive quality--I will not look anywhere else for future purchases

    m
    mark t.
    Review

    well packed looks healthy and fast delivery thanks