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Bulb plant with large wavy translucent leaves, grows in low to medium light
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Growth rate: Medium pace
Originating from Madagascar the Aponogeton ulvaceus Bulb is a beautiful centre piece for your tank. This bulb has bright green vellum-like, heavy crimpled leaves. The older bulbs can grow up to 50 leaves given the right conditions!!!!
This plant grows QUICKLY in the aquarium too under basic conditions. We provide it will very little light and it grows even with little water movement. We've tried it under faster water movement and it loves that too which means this plant is suitable for beginners and up. In terms of positioning, obviously, the background is the only suitable location. Simply drop it into the chosen location and leave it be. It will throw roots down and anchor itself.
There are many varieties of Aponogeton ulvaceus, some of which need a dormant period, when the root does not produce leaves.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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Yes, it is relatively easy. It grows from a bulb and adapts well to low to medium light, making it suitable for a range of aquarium setups.
Plant the bulb shallowly in the substrate with the top half exposed. It will send up leaves naturally once settled into its new environment.
CO2 is not essential. It grows well without it, though additional nutrients and moderate lighting will encourage larger, healthier leaf development.
It produces large, wavy translucent leaves that can reach 40 to 50cm, making it an impressive background or centrepiece plant in medium to large tanks.
Yes, it may go through a dormant period where growth slows or stops. Remove it from the tank, store the bulb in moist sand, and replant after 6 to 8 weeks.
