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Aponogeton Longiplumulosus
Aponogeton longiplumulosus
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Aponogetonaceae
📍 Madagascar
Large Madagascar Aponogeton with wavy, ruffled leaves. Grows from a bulb and can reach impressive size. Hardy and easy — one of the best background plants.
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Compatible Livestock
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Small, non-aggressive fish that provide color without uprooting or damaging plants
Excellent algae control and won't harm plant tissue; adds visual interest
Bottom dwellers that aerate substrate without disturbing the bulb or leaves
Complementary background plant with similar care requirements and hardy nature
Excellent companion plant; both are hardy, low-maintenance, and create layered background coverage
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, leaf holes or transparent patches
Increase fertilizer dosing (all-in-one or separate macro/micro fertilizers); test water parameters; ensure adequate lighting and CO2 if using pressurized system
Bulb Rot
Soft, mushy bulb; foul odor; leaves fail to emerge or quickly deteriorate
Remove affected bulb immediately; improve water circulation and reduce organic debris; ensure substrate isn't waterlogged; consider treating with antifungal if caught early
Algae Overgrowth
Green, brown, or black algae coating leaves; reduced light penetration; plant appears smothered
Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily; increase water changes; add algae-eating fish or shrimp; manually remove algae; check for excess nutrients
Leaf Melting
Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; typically occurs after major water changes or sudden environmental shifts
Maintain stable water parameters; acclimate plant slowly to new conditions; ensure adequate CO2 and nutrients; remove affected leaves; improve water circulation
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Quick Facts
- co2
- optional
- lighting
- medium
- placement
- background
- difficulty
- easy
- growthRate
- fast