• Aponogeton boivinianus (WITH LEAVES) Aqua Essentials
  • Aponogeton boivinianus (WITH LEAVES) Aqua Essentials
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Aponogeton boivinianus (WITH LEAVES)

Fast-growing Madagascan bulb — leaves exceed 100cm, established on arrival

£15.99
£15.99

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    Quick Facts

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    Origin: Europe/Asia

    Position in Aquarium: Background

    Grows up to (cm): 80 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Fast
    Description

    Aponogeton boivinianus is one of the most impressive background plants in the hobby — a large, fast-growing Madagascan bulb plant that can produce leaves exceeding 100cm in length under the right conditions. These specimens are supplied with leaves already established, meaning the bulb has been growing and cared for before it reaches you, giving immediate visual impact rather than requiring you to wait for a bare bulb to sprout.

    The leaves are dark green, heavily bullated with a distinctive hammered-surface texture, and easily distinguish themselves from other Aponogeton species. Growth is unusually fast for a plant that requires so little: boivinianus performs well in low light with minimal water movement, though it's equally at home in higher flow. CO2 is not required.

    Drop the bulb into the background and leave it — it will anchor itself by putting down roots. The plant goes through natural dormancy periods during which the leaves die back. This is part of its growth cycle, not a sign of poor health. Leave the bulb in place and new growth will resume.
    Plant Sizes

    You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
    Shipping

    Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
    Aponogeton boivinianus (WITH LEAVES) Aqua Essentials

    This aquatic bulb plant receives high praise from customers for its impressive size and rapid growth. Shoppers said "huge plant" with "great quality" leaves that arrive in excellent condition. The plant "grows really fast" and fills aquarium backgrounds effectively. However, one customer experienced leaf loss after planting. Some noted bulbs may float initially before roots establish.

    • Far bigger and better than I thought they would be and fill up the background of my aquarium perfectly!
    • Always in good condition, with great colour, vibrancy and good value for money.
    • Stunning plant, great size and started growing immediately.
    • 5 stars: 11 (85%)
    • 4 stars: 1 (8%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 1 (8%)
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    Gary M. (London, GB)
    Birthday present

    Ordered a couple of items for my wife’s birthday
    They arrived promptly an were as described would recommend an definitely buy from the seller again

    D
    Deamion B. (London, GB)
    Great quality!

    I always order my plants from. These guys because they are always in good condition, with great colour , vibrancy and good value for money. I highly recommend.

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    Holly W.
    Review

    Great plant and leaves were in great condition. Will be ordering some more.

    C
    Caroline E.
    Review

    Huge plant! Can’t see if it’s put down any roots yet but it looks very healthy.

    C
    Christine B.
    Review

    It came safely packed. Put it in the tank and after 3 days all the leaves were either floating or on the bottom of the tank. I have left the bulb in hoping it will regrow.

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    Rob B.
    Review

    Another attractive "bulb" plant which will complement my setup very well. In excellent condition and would recommend.

    A
    Adrian L.
    Review

    Looked a little dry when it arrived, and my fish obliterated the leaves, but when I trimmed it back it grew rapidly and now is well established and the fish leave it alone.

    S
    Simon C.
    Review

    Great plant growing really well

    R
    Russell F.
    Review

    Very good and it grows really fast but i ended up removing it because it started to take over the tank.

    M
    Mark L.
    Review

    Its not often I want to leave a review, but these were far bigger and better than I thought they would be and the 3 I bought fill up the background of my 250L aquarium perfectly! Also I have never seen such big quality plants in any of the local Aqua stockists I visit here in Kent. 5 stars Aquaessentials !

    A
    Andrew P.
    Review

    Stunning plant, great size and started growing immediately. Might need to weight the bulb with a stone, or similar, as it has a tendency to float as the roots are slower growing than the leaves.

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    Tim J.
    Review

    Superb background plant fast growing and not eaten by fish.

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    Matthijs S.
    Review

    Arrived next day with huge long leaves, very impressed and good value for money!

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What size leaves does Aponogeton boivinianus produce?

    In good conditions the leaves can exceed 100cm in length, making it one of the most dramatic background plants available. Even in average conditions it produces very large leaves.

    What is the advantage of buying it with leaves already established?

    The bulb has already been grown and cared for, so you get immediate visual impact without waiting weeks for a dormant bare bulb to sprout.

    Does it go dormant?

    Yes — it goes through natural dormancy periods during which the leaves die back. Leave the bulb in place; it will regrow after a few weeks of rest.

    Does it need CO2 or bright light?

    No — it performs very well in low light without CO2. One of the most rewarding plants for low-tech aquariums.

    Where should I position it?

    Background only — the leaves get very large. Simply drop the bulb into the substrate and it will put down roots and anchor itself.