Aponogeton natans

Florida Aquatic Nurseries grows Aponogeton natans along with many of the other Aponogetons used in the Aquarium plant trad.  Aponogeton natans is an aquatic bulb plant native to India and Sri Lanka   Aponogeton natans is an excellent aquarium plant as the central focal point in a planted aquarium displaying dark green leaves that have an undulating margin.  Aponogeton natans are bulb plants and will sometimes go dormant to the bulb stage of the plant.  Just be patient and new leaves will begin to sprout.  Sometimes it is helpful to take the bulb out of the aquarium for a resting period and keep it stored in moist sand until leaves begin to sprout.  Then plant the Aponogeton bulb back into the aquarium.

Common Name:      Aponogeton natans

Family Name:            Aponogetonaceae

Native To:                  India and Sri Lanka

Lighting:                    Medium

Requirements:           Prefers soft water.  This species requires a rest period                     

Growth Form:             Bulb

Growth Rate:              Medium in good conditions

True Aquatic:              Yes

Placement in Tank:    Mid - Background, focal point plant

Available As:               Bare Root and Bulb