• Aponogeton ulvaceus (WITH LEAVES) - Aqua Essentials
  • Aponogeton ulvaceus (WITH LEAVES) - Aqua Essentials
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Aponogeton ulvaceus (WITH LEAVES)

Bulb plant with large wavy translucent leaves, grows in low to medium light

£14.99
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    Quick Facts

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    Position in Aquarium: Background

    Grows up to (cm): 50 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Medium pace
    Description

    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. 
    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 ulvaceus (WITH LEAVES) - Aqua Essentials

    Customers praised this aquatic bulb plant for its exceptional growth rate, with many reporting new leaves within days of planting. Shoppers noted it grows "incredibly fast" with large, wavy leaves reaching 30cm+. Most found it healthy and well-packaged. One customer mentioned fish eating it faster than it could grow. Ideal for tanks with sufficient depth.

    • Producing new leaves at a rate of almost 1 per day
    • 2 weeks later about 7 leaves some of which are 30cm high
    • It seems to double in size every day or two
    • 5 stars: 27 (93%)
    • 4 stars: 2 (7%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Wojciech G. (Bedford, GB)
    Fantastic quality plant

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

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    Zara B.
    Review

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

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    Reggie W.
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    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

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

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

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    Graham C.
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    great plant , good size and grows really quick

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

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    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

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    Roberta N.
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    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!

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    Heidi R.
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    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.

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    John P.
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    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! :)

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    Mark W.
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    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.

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

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

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

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    Richard H.
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    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.

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

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    mark t.
    Review

    well packed looks healthy and fast delivery thanks

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    Tanja S.
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    Received the plant without any leaves of course and in just 10 days since I put it in the tank it has 3 leafs out and two more just poking out just ready to start unfolding. This really is a fast grower and looks very delicate. Am really pleased with the quality and growth.

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    Stephen T.
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    lovely, healthy looking bulb - packaged fantastically.

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    Jeff M.
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    One of only 2 plants purchased that has not done well for me. My Ottos are eating it faster than it can grow. but if not for that it would be a great plant.

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    Rachel H.
    Review

    This came as a small bulb with 3 very small leaves. In the space of a week it has grown into a large, full and healthy plant with 5 big leaves. It seems to double in size every day or two. I currently add ferts and a small amount of co2. This is the fastest growing and most healthy looking plant I have. I definitely recommend this plant, great for covering up filters or to grow at the back of the tank

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    M.L. M.
    Review

    Very quick delivery and a healthy bulb.

    This was a slow starter for me, so I moved it from my low light tank to my medium light tank, just to give it a bit of a boost and in three weeks it's grown about 45-5cm!

    It's a lovely plant and quite robust, despite the fragile looking leafs.

    I'm very happy with my purchase and once it's grown on a bit more will move it back to by low light tank and see how it settle in there.

    I would recommend this to anyone looking to fill a bare spot in the background of their tank.

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    Marianna K.
    Review

    A beautiful bulb that is really taking off in my aquarium.

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    Anthony J.
    Review

    Bulb arrived safely and well protected many thanks tony

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    Sandy M.
    Review

    Same details as Henkellianus for growth etc. Looks stunning.

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    Kasey K.
    Review

    Arrived with tiny little shoots and after just over a week in my tank it has grown to about 10cm tall with at least 25 large leaves! Looks gorgeous already, can't wait to see it in a few weeks time! Fantastic service from Aquaessentials, as usual.

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    Priscilla T.
    Review

    Bulb started growing leaves as soon as planted. Great to watch!

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    Keith W.
    Review

    Clean, firm bulbs. - No signs of activity as yet. (After two weeks.) Look to be good in due course.

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    Is Aponogeton ulvaceus easy to grow?

    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.

    How do I plant Aponogeton ulvaceus?

    Plant the bulb shallowly in the substrate with the top half exposed. It will send up leaves naturally once settled into its new environment.

    Does Aponogeton ulvaceus need CO2?

    CO2 is not essential. It grows well without it, though additional nutrients and moderate lighting will encourage larger, healthier leaf development.

    How big does Aponogeton ulvaceus grow?

    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.

    Does Aponogeton ulvaceus go dormant?

    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.