Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia
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| Crptocoryne aponogetifolia Merrill |
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[edit] Confusion
Until recently there was confusion between this species and C. usteriana [1]
[edit] Distribution
Philipinnes
[edit] Description
The largest of the Cryptocorynes, with long strap-like leaves up to 18 inches (46cm) or more long and 2 inches (5cm) wide with a broad mid-rib. The stalks are normally about half the length of the leaves. In colour they are a bright green and the surface uis pronounced bullate.
The inflorescence can reach up to 20 inches (50cm) and often has a strongly twisted tube
[edit] Cultivation
Considered easy to cultivate and will grow in moderately hard water if necessary though it grows naturally in slightly soft water. Prefers a moderate to poor light. Takes some months to get established in the aquarium but will then send out strong runners.[2]
Propagates well by runners.
[edit] References
- ^ Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia
- ^ Roe, Colin D., A Manual of Aquarium Plants, Shirley Aquatics (1967)
- Bogner, J., 1984. Cryptocoryne usteriana Engler und Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia Merrill. Aqua-Planta 4-84 : 7-13.
- Bogner, J., 1990. Filipino Cryptocoryne. Aquarist & Pondkeeper January 1990 : 38.
- Jacobsen, N., 1985. Cryptocoryne usteriana Engler. Aqua-Planta 4-85 : 14.
