Aponogeton henkelianus
Aponogeton madagascariensis
Aponogeton henkelianus is a bulb plant suited to background planting.
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Planting & care
- PlacementBackground
- Growth typeBulb plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Recommended
- Height4.7–9.4" (12–24 cm)
About this plant
Care level: Advanced. Light requirement: medium. Injected CO₂: recommended.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Placement
- Background
- Growth type
- Bulb plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 4.7–9.4" (12–24 cm)
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- pH
- 4.5–6.5
Nutrients
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.5–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–50 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.05–0.2 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Division
- Color
- Green
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Aponogeton henkelianus
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.
CO₂
This plant’s care profile lists CO₂ injection as recommended, not required.
Estimate dissolved CO₂Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
Calculate fertilizer dosingSubstrate
A suitable substrate or targeted root nutrition can support this plant's growth habit.
Calculate how much substrate you needTaxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Aponogetonaceae
- Genus
- Aponogeton
- Botanical name
- Aponogeton madagascariensis
