Aponogeton floating, scientific name Aponogeton natans. Naturally found in India and the island Sri Lanka, grows in sluggish and temporary reservoirs, swamps, small lakes. In the aquarium trade, artificially bred varieties obtained by crossing with other decorative Aponogetons are widespread.
The most popular variety is “Wrong Ulvaceus”, which has wavy wide leaves. light green colors. Grows underwater and rarely reaches the surface. In turn, the true floating Aponogeton is somewhat different from its hybrids. The submerged leaves resemble ‘Wrong Ulvaceus’, however once they reach the surface they become even, lanceolate and remain floating, hence the name ‘floating’. In favorable conditions, arrows are formed, on which pink or purple flowers are formed. When transplanting, it is not uncommon to see a small tuber located at the site of root formation. In the wild, the tuber serves as a place for the accumulation of nutrients, thanks to which the plant survives under adverse conditions. In an aquarium, the presence of a tuber is not of great importance.
This plant is considered quite easy to care for, since it does not need to create special conditions, it easily adapts to water of various hardness and acidity, as well as light levels. The only thing you should pay attention to is the temperature – the allowable range is only 10 degrees.
