Aquarium plant
Aponogeton rigidifolius
Midground, BackgroundRosette plant
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Plant overview
For midground and background planting, Aponogeton rigidifolius grows as a rosette plant. Its profile combines difficult care, low light, required CO₂.
Aponogeton rigidifolius suits water with temperature 23–28 °C, pH 5.5–8, KH 2–12 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthRosette plant
- LightLow
- CO2Required
- Height3–6 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
- pH
- 5.5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 2–12 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 2–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Width
- 25–4 cm
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Aponogetonaceae
- Genus
- Aponogeton
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FAQ
Where should Aponogeton rigidifolius be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Aponogeton rigidifolius need?
Light requirement: low.
What temperature suits Aponogeton rigidifolius?
Temperature: 23–28 °C.
How tall does Aponogeton rigidifolius grow?
Height: 3–6 cm.