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

Aponogeton kannangarae

A tuberous aquatic Aponogeton endemic to Sri Lanka, from streams in the wet southwest around the Sinharaja–Rakwana hills. Grow it as a submerged aquarium plant in soft, cool-to-warm, flowing water with moderate light, and expect a dormant phase when the tuber rests.

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

Where it grows wild

Sri Lankan Aponogeton grow rooted in sand and gravel in forest streams and rivers, often in flowing, partly shaded water. Records sit in the wet zone hills.

No elevations on the records; the climate site is at about 830 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.