Aponogeton Ulvaceus

Elevate your freshwater aquarium with Aponogeton Ulvaceus, a timeless aquatic plant prized for its graceful, olive-green leaves and quiet, wave-like motion. Emerging from a compact rhizome, this plant forms a lush mid-ground canopy that thrives in tropical tanks and provides shelter for small fish and fry.

Aponogeton Ulvaceus — Key Features

• Elegant foliage: long, olive-green leaves that sway gently in currents, creating a natural focal point in any aquascape.
• Mid-ground structure: forms a graceful mid-ground to backdrop arrangement in medium to large tanks.
• Easy to grow: hardy and forgiving, suitable for beginners with basic care.
• Natural habitat benefits: helps oxygenate water and provides cover for fish and fry.
• Propagation: readily propagates through rhizome division and offsets.

Care & Growth

• Light: bright to moderate aquarium lighting helps maintain vibrant color and steady growth; with too little light, growth slows.
• Substrate & Fertilization: sits on a nutrient-rich substrate and benefits from root tabs; supplement with liquid fertilizers to boost leaf production.
• CO2: CO2 supplementation is beneficial for faster growth but not required for healthy specimens.
• Water & Temperature: thrives in tropical freshwater conditions with stable temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s °F (23–28 °C).
• Propagation: to restart or expand your patch, divide the rhizome or remove offsets and replant them.

Transform your aquatic landscape with Aponogeton Ulvaceus—easy to care for, stunning in appearance, and perfect for gardeners looking to add depth and movement to their tanks.