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Aponogeton madagascariensis
Also called Lattice Leaf, Madagascar Laceleaf, Laceleaf, Latticeleaf, Madagascan Lace Plant, Madagascar Lace Plant
Lace plant is a tuberous aquatic perennial from Madagascar, grown in aquariums and ponds for its lattice-like underwater leaves. It is often considered difficult, mainly because of algae on the leaves and bulbs that fail in their second year.
Aponogeton madagascariensis is commonly known as Madagascar laceleaf, lattice leaf or lace plant. It is an aquatic plant native to Madagascar in the family Aponogetonaceae popularly sold for use in aquariums.
The tuberous roots are edible. It requires water temperatures of 15-26 °C and pH of 5-7.5, growing best in low light outdoors. The substrate should be rich in nutrients.
It is a speciality in botanical gardens all over the world. It was once in such high demand that it came close to extinction in its natural habitat in Madagascar.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Aponogeton madagascariensis by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
