Aponogeton madagascariensis var. madagascariensis

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Aponogeton madagascariensis var. madagascariensis aquarium plant

Entity overview

Aponogeton madagascariensis var. madagascariensis is mapped for discovery as fast-growth rosette plant with midground/background placement.

The classification fields place it in genus Aponogeton, family Aponogetonaceae, order Alismatales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Growth and use data

Growth and propagation values include height 25–50 cm and width 25–30 cm.

Propagation information includes seeds.

Color tags are green.

Care data interpretation

Care filters for this profile include medium difficulty, low light demand, and recommended CO2.

The care profile includes possible emersed growth.

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Water parameter context

The profile gives water ranges for temperature 17–27 °C, pH 4.5–6.5, KH 2–12 °dKH, and CO2 10–40 mg/L.

Check this next: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

For dosing context, nutrient ranges include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

For this profile: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Care ranges are field-based and should be checked against the conditions in your own aquarium.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
17–27 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
rosette
Aquarium suitability
Yes
Approx. height
25–50 cm

Water parameters

pH
4.5–6.5
Carbonate hardness
2–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Aponogetonaceae
Genus
Aponogeton

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