Aponogeton madagascariensis (WITH LEAVES)

Aponogeton madagascariensis — the Madagascar Lace Plant — is one of the most distinctive and coveted plants in the freshwater hobby, producing large leaves with an extraordinary lattice structure: the leaf blade is reduced to a visible network of veins with virtually no tissue between them, creating a transparent, skeleton-like appearance unlike any other aquarium plant.

These specimens have been grown by Aqua Essentials in the UK rather than imported from overseas, which means considerably less travel stress for the plant and an easier adjustment to aquarium conditions. The lace plant is more demanding than other Aponogeton species — it prefers cooler, well-oxygenated, nutrient-rich water — but produces some of the most striking leaves in the aquarium world when conditions are right.

Position in the background and drop the bulb into the substrate; it will anchor itself naturally. Like all Aponogeton it goes through dormancy cycles. Leave the bulb in place during dormancy and it will regrow. Leaf count at time of dispatch varies; contact us if you need to know current stock size.