A tuber, Madagascan Lace Plant (Aponogeton madagascariensis) is also known as the Madagascan lace leaf or lattice leaf. It originates from Madagascar and is a popular choice. It is a perennial plant that has tuberous rhizomes about 3 cm in diameter. It has oblong shaped leaves that can reach over 50 cms in length and up to 16 cms wide.
The leaves are unusual in that they appear as a lattice with no solid leaf matter in the holes of the lattice. Flowers produced can protrude above the water surface and there appear to be several sizes of this plant in circulation so they may be smaller than the measurements given above.
Informed opinion suggests that it will thrive better in moderate to bright light with the water temperature in the range of 15 to 26 degrees centigrade and the pH between 5 and 7.5. If you want to cultivate the plant you will probably find it is quite difficult.
A tuber, Compact Aponogeton (Aponogeton ulvaceus) is a very attractive plant that is better suited to a larger aquarium as the light green leaves could grow up to 100 cms in length, but generally will be about 50 cms. It is also one of those plants that is attractive to snails so look out for them causing damage. The leaves look like corkscrews in shape
It is pretty sturdy regarding water conditions but will be better of at a temperature of about 22 degrees centigrade and in water that is slightly acidic. With respect to light conditions then it will prefer a brighter location but will survive at lower levels. In fact even if you have it in a small tank with lower light levels you may well find you are cutting it back regularly!
A rooter, Radicans Sword (Echinodorus cordifolius) is also known as the Spade leaf sword or Creeping burhead and is good for a background aquarium plant. This plant is also better in a bigger tank but if you prune it regularly, leaves and roots, then you should be alright but might wish to choose a smaller plant.
A brighter light is preferred and it can grow up to about 50 cms with a nutrient rich substrate. A temperature range of 22 to 28 degrees centigrade is best with a pH variance of 6.5 to 7.5
A rooter, Pygmy Chain Sword (Echinodorus tenellus) is best for the smaller aquarium or in the tank foreground as it will grow to about 10 cms. It propagates via runners that go along through the substrate producing plantlets at intervals.
It will tolerate lower temperatures, for example down to 15 – 20 degrees centigrade. Medium to bright light is preferred, a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5 and use a fine gravel substrate. As with most plants, ensure they are able to receive all the light they need and are not overshadowed by taller plants.
Other recommended tubers are:
* Apponogeton boiviniamus
* Apponogeton crispus
* Apponogeton rigidiflorius
* Apponogeton undulatus
* Nymphaea maculata
* Nymphaea stellata
Other recommended rooted plants are:
* Anubias nana
* Cryptocoryne affinis
* Echinodorus major
* Echinodorus paniculatus
* Microsorium pteropus
* Sagittaria sabulata
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