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Other Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Aponogeton dassanayakei

A rare aquatic Aponogeton endemic to Sri Lanka, known from very few wild records in the lowland wet zone. Grow it like other tropical Aponogeton: a warm, well-lit aquarium or tub with a nutrient-rich substrate, and allow the tuber to rest if the leaves die back.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restAquatic

Where it grows wild

Streams, ditches and shallow pools in the lowland wet zone; inferred from the single record and from the genus.

The single record is near sea level (about 3 m).

Sri Lanka

🔒 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.