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Crinkled aponogeton
Aponogeton crispus Thunb.
30–50 cm
Height in the aquarium
medium to high
Light
low
CO₂ needs
25–32 °C
Ideal temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- background, midground
- Propagation
- seeds
- Grows emersed
- no
In the wild
Overview
Long leaves with wavy edges give this plant from Sri Lanka a supple, voluminous outline. In nature it lives in seasonal pools, but in the aquarium it can keep growing without an enforced rest. It flowers readily and suits planting alone or in a group in the background.
- Scientific name
- Aponogeton crispus Thunb.
- Classification
- Alismatales › Aponogetonaceae
- IUCN Red List
- Least concern (LC)
Natural habitat
South Asia
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
- Native countries
- Introduced by people
No introduction reported outside its native range.
Countries: Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Dots: GBIF observations in the native countries.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
Set aside a fairly large tank: the leaves can reach the surface and shade their neighbours. A nutrient-rich substrate and enough light help it grow; added CO₂ is not essential. Remove damaged leaves at their base. It is propagated by division or by seed.
Sources:Flowgrow GBIF POWO (Kew) · Base map: Natural Earth