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Aponogeton azureus

An Aponogeton known only from a single seasonal pool in northwestern Namibia, collected in 1974 and not found since; its status is uncertain and it is listed as Data Deficient. If grown, treat it as a tuberous plant of a summer rain pool that dries out completely for most of the year.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restAquatic

Where it grows wild

Freshwater marsh and seasonal pool in arid country, trampled by livestock. Plants presumably root from a tuber in the pool bottom and float or emerge leaves while water stands.

The type locality is at about 1,240 m.

Namibia

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.