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Aponogeton dioecus

A rare Madagascan Aponogeton from cold highland waters around 2,000 m. It is a tuberous aquatic that needs cool water and a cool, low-water winter rest; tropical aquarium temperatures will wear it out.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restAquatic

Where it grows wild

Aquatic in streams, pools or marshes of the central highland plateau. Very little is published on this species; this follows the measured climate and other highland Madagascan Aponogeton.

All records are from about 2,000 m in the central highlands.

Madagascar

🔒 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.