Friday, January 20, 2012

Aponogeton boivinianus




Aponogeton boivinianus is a large, strong plant which is only suitable for large aquariums. In favourable conditions it can form very large leaves (up to 80 cm long and 8 cm wide). The oldest leaves are deep dark-green, while younger leaves are light-green and sometimes brownish until they are fully developed. In the wild Aponogeton boivinianus is found in fast-flowing water, and it prefers some flow in the aquarium water. It needs a dormant period when the root does not produce leaves.

Family:   Aponogetonaceae
Origin:   Madagasca
Height:   30 cm - 60 cm
Width:   20 cm - 30 cm
Temperature:   16 - 30° C
pH:   6 - 8

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