Description
The Madagascar Laceplant is a fascinating water plant with grid-like leaves. It occurs in cool, permanent rivers in Madagascar. There are several forms from different localities that were partly described as varieties. The typical variety, Aponogeton madagascariensis var. madagascariensis, has rather narrow leaves with regular lattice structure and narrow perforations. Sometimes it is delivered under the incorrect name "Aponogeton henkelianus". The coloration of the leaves is dark green to red-brown.
The forms of Aponogeton madagascariensis prefer cooler water below 25℃, good water movement, CO2 supply and nutrient-rich bottom.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Unique grid-like leaves
Elongate leaf shape, narrow perforations
Very decorative in large tanks
Complete Botanical Name
Aponogéton madagascariénsis (Mirb.) H. Bruggen
Family
Aponogetonaceae
Genus
Aponogeton
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
difficult
Growth
fast
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
4-6
Temperature Tolerance
5-33℃
Carbonate Hardness
2-12 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Seeds
Can Grow Emersed?
no
Texture
großblättrig, langblättrig
Height
25-50 cm
Width
25-30 cm
Colour
medium green
