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Aponogeton henkelianus Bulb

Impressive large-leaved Aponogeton in dormant bulb form

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£7.99
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    Description

    Aponogeton henkelianus is one of the most visually dramatic of the Aponogeton species, producing broad, intensely ruffled and wave-edged dark green leaves that arch gracefully through the water column. The heavy corrugation of the leaf surface creates an exceptionally ornate visual effect unlike most other aquarium plants. A mature specimen fills the background of a large aquarium with striking sculptural presence.

    It grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection and benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate. Like all Aponogeton it goes through natural dormancy cycles — the leaves die back and the bulb rests before regrowing. This is completely normal and the plant often returns larger and healthier after each rest period. It suits large aquariums of 150 litres and above.

    Supplied as a dormant bulb. Plant in a nutrient-rich substrate leaving the top third above the surface. Allow several weeks for growth to begin as the bulb comes out of dormancy. The dramatic ruffled leaves that follow make it one of the most impressive background plants available for large planted aquariums.

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    Aponogeton henkelianus Bulb
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    Aponogeton henkelianus Bulb

    Customers praised this aquatic bulb for rapid growth, with many noting shoots appearing within days. "Tripled in size" in 3 weeks, said one shopper. Bulbs arrived in good condition and flourished into beautiful plants. However, one customer received very small bulbs that arrived late, calling them overpriced. Most found them easy to care for and excellent background plants that even flowered.

    • Put it in 3 weeks ago and tripled in size already.
    • Very easy to grow fast grower, placed in tank next day there were leaves already growing.
    • They are doing so well they've flowered. So far, been easy to care for.
    • 5 stars: 21 (84%)
    • 4 stars: 3 (12%)
    • 3 stars: 1 (4%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Colin C. (Tipton, GB)
    Trash

    Two marbles eventually arrived five days late. So small that there is little or no chance of them maturing into plants.
    At £7.00 each they are a complete RIPOFF.
    BUY ELSEWHERE if you want quality plants.
    I think these people write most of their own reviews.

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    Colin H.H. (Dunfermline, GB)
    Great background plant

    Came in good condition, despite postal disruption. Bought 2 more to fill out the back of a deep tank, and they are doing so well they've flowered. So far, been easy to care for.

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    Catherine M.
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    Absolutely love this bulb. Put it in 3 weeks ago and tripled in size already. Don't need to disturb fish or weigh down in the gravel. Had a space in the middle and the bulb fitted in perfectly. Would definitely buy again.

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    Clare R.
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    So I’m very new to plants in my fish tank, but will never go back.
    All the rest of my plants came from aqua essentials and were bushy and have grown amazingly. I was a bit worried about the bulb I received, but after about a week there’s new sprouts coming up and it’s growing really well. I look forward to seeing its progress every day. Thanks Aqua Essentials.

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    Raymond W.
    Review

    Bulb is growing slowly but looking good

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    Raymond W.
    Review

    Bulb arrived in great condition, not been in aquarium long but looking good.

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    Pamela D.
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    Aponogeton just may be my favourite tank plant. This is my second bulb and variety and is growing at a great rate! The first is still going strong and my beta boy couldn't be happier hiding and resting in these beautiful floaty leaves.

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    Steven H.
    Review

    When the bulb arrived , looking like a dry prune ,
    I thought hum? But put it in anyway ! Next day a few tips showing ! Week later 4 leaves at 6inch ,
    Well pleased , wouldn't hesitate to recommend it .

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    Brian C.
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    Very easy to grow fast grower,like something out of Jack and the beanstalk placed in tank next day there were leaves already growing.hifhly recommend this bulb.

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    Kim H.
    Review

    2 weeks in and I have 5 new shoots growing. The goldfish haven't noticed them yet so they may get a chance to grow into something other than nubbly little shoots before they get ripped out and eaten.

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    Rebecca K.
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    Has been slower to show growth than other builds planted at same time, but coming in now with glimpses of new shoots appearing

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    Philippa H.
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    This isnt just a useful addition-it's been really interesting watching it gradually grow! As simple as the instructions indicate - I washed it gently and then dropped it in. It started to grow right away and gradually a leaf unfurled. Me and my children have checked every day. It is now the depth of the water and more leaves coming. What a great addition to our 30l freshwater tank.

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    Avril T.
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    Bulb arrived with one leaf which I wasn’t expecting, expected no leaves. Planted in and already after a couple of weeks there are 2 new leaves. Testament to great quality as ordered these from different suppliers before and not had any growth. They are a bit of a challenge anyway though! So I’m impressed so far.

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    jon a.
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    I bought this as bulb only, no leaves. Within a week, a leaf shot out and had grown 5 ".
    Very Happy with my purchase

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    Eric P.
    Review

    Fantastic bulb. Started growing within2 days of ‘planting’ survived being moved when my tank leaked. Very strong growth and seriously weird looking leaves.

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    David G.
    Review

    This came as a tuber. Placed in the tank and within a couple of day is showing signs growth. I already have some of these I bought previously and they have flourished. One is even showing signs of flowering.

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    JIm S.
    Review

    As yet this Bulb has shown no sign of growth

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    K T.C.
    Review

    Grows super quick, I anchored it to some pebbles , as it began floating all over the place, but seems to grow with little care needed.

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    Katharine P.
    Review

    quick delivery, growing well

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    David A.
    Review

    Only been in the tank 4 days and already producing lots more growth.

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    Sandy M.
    Review

    This was delivered with a small sprouting leaf showing. Within a few days it had grown to about 6" and shortly after that it now is about 16" long. It does very well if planted near the filter outlook as the leaves seem to love thee motion and it gives a magical effect of constant motion. Fish seem to enjoy the young leaves, so I prefer to grow the plant on before placing in an inhabited aquarium. See notes on next Aponogeton.

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    Wendy R.
    Review

    Lovely plant, grows quickly. Looks stunning in the back of my tank.

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    Robert T.
    Review

    Initially worried as there was a gouge down the side of the bulb that looked like a knife cut and the leaves were a little brown as the express shipping had been sent out on a Friday evening, so it spent the weekend in a post office depot sub zero, but it's since sprouted well as you can almost see it growing.

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    Roman P.
    Review

    bulb start grown,ferst leave

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    Carlos D.S.
    Review

    This is the first time ordering from Aqua Essentials and I have no regrets, I live in Malawi, Africa and there not many companies who want to deliver their products in this part of the world. I received my order within three days of ordering and in perfect condition ,I planted them in my Aquarium and it has been only two days but they really look magnificent.

    Cant wait to place my next order.

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    Houssam H.

    Does it come as a bulb only or sprouting plant?

    Aqua Essentials

    Bulb only. We do sell them with leaves if you're looking for ready grown ones.

    Common Questions

    How big does Aponogeton henkelianus get?

    The broad, heavily ruffled leaves can reach 50 cm or more in good conditions. It is a large plant suited to aquariums of 150 litres and above.

    How do I plant the bulb?

    Plant in substrate leaving the top third above the surface. Never bury it completely — this causes rot.

    What is Aponogeton dormancy?

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

    Does it need CO2?

    Not required — it grows in low to medium light without CO2. A nutrient-rich substrate is more important.

    How long before it starts growing after planting?

    Allow several weeks — the bulb needs time to come out of dormancy and begin producing leaves.