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

Aponogeton womersleyi

An aquatic Aponogeton described by van Bruggen in 1970 from the lowlands of southern New Guinea. It grows from a tuber and has emergent or floating flower spikes. Its habitat has a pronounced dry season, so like many tuberous Aponogeton it probably dies back when the water drops.

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

Presumed to grow in shallow, warm, seasonal waters such as swamps, creeks and lagoons of the lowland savanna and monsoon-forest belt, inferred from the record sites and the genus.

Recorded at 15–60 m.

Papua New GuineaNew Guinea

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✓ 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
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