Aponogeton rigidifolius

The Steifblättrige Wasserähre ( Aponogeton rigidifolius ) is an amphibious plant from the family of water corn plants. This perennial herbaceous plant forms a rhizome. The leaves are band-shaped edge is wavy and grow out of a rosette. The leaf surface is dark green. Your plant height is 30 to 60 centimeters. The plant has its natural distribution area in Sri Lanka.

Use in the aquarium

As a whole range of water spikes is offered commercially for planting aquarium also this species. This Wasserährenart already heard but to the discerning aquarium plants. However, they needed unlike many other types of water ears a rest. The light requirement of the plant is medium to high. It requires water temperatures 23 to 26 degrees Celsius and is dependent on a carbon dioxide fertilization up to 20 milligrams per liter. It is suitable for planting in the aquarium of the background and the middle zone and can also be used as a specimen plant. Due to the size of the aquarium, where it is maintained, should hold at least 200 gallons of water.