Aponogeton ulvaceus
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
[edit] Overview
This is an ideal midground plant with light green, translucent, ruffled-edged leaves. The leaves can develop a reddist cast in brighter lighting.
Ulvaceus is the parent of many hybrid varieties of popular Aponos, and any of them will serve well as a medium-sized, but beautifully formed specimen plant.
Family: Aponogetonaceae
Other common name(s):
- Ulvaceus
- Compact Apono
Native range:
Habitat: Variable habitats from still to moving waterways; shade and sunlight. It is found in temporary pools as well as permanent bodies of water.
Maximum height: 40 cm (16 in)
Lighting: Moderate to very bright.
Placement: Midground
Water: Freshwater 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 27 °C (300 K, 81 °F)
[edit] Feeding
CO2 fertilization and nutritious substrate preferred for optimal growth and coloration.
[edit] Breeding/Propagation
Seed, rarely through adventitious plantlets.
[edit] Notes
This is one of the most useful of the Aponos, as it will not become a burden through excessive height and one root can produce more than 40 leaves. There are several varieties; some require dormancy and some do not. Those Ulvaceus with purple flowers are easier to propagate and do not require a rest period and those with yellow and white flowers are a little more difficult to reproduce and do require dormancy. There are many hybrids of this species and it is difficult to discern which would be the true species.
| Common name | Aponogeton ulvaceus +, Ulvaceus +, and Compact Apono + |
| Family | Aponogetonaceae + |
| Genus | Aponogeton + |
| Lighting | Moderate to very bright. + |
| Maximum height | 16 in + |
| Native range | Madagascar + |
| Placement | Midground + |
| Reference | 101 Best Aquarium Plants + |
| Specific name | ulvaceus + |
| Text credit | MES + |
| Water max temp | 300 K (27 °C, 81 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Freshwater + |