{"product_id":"aponogeton-boivinianus-rare","title":"Aponogeton Boivinianus - Rare","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAponogeton boivinianus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking bulb plant prized for its long, strongly textured leaves and dramatic appearance. Native to Madagascar, this species produces broad, deep-green leaves with a distinctive rippled or hammered texture that adds movement and visual interest to larger planted aquariums.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its eventual size, Aponogeton boivinianus is best used as a midground to background specimen plant. It grows from a tuber and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate, moderate lighting, and good water circulation. CO₂ is not strictly required, but it can help support faster and more robust growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many Aponogeton species, it may occasionally enter a dormant period where growth slows or some leaves die back. This is natural, and the plant can resume growth once conditions are favorable again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds \/ tuber growth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tuber only partially into the substrate. Avoid completely burying it, as this can increase the risk of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaFloraCanada","offers":[{"title":"Full plant with bulb - 6-10\" Tall","offer_id":51555676881202,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sprouted bulb only","offer_id":51555676913970,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/4355\/6658\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug10_2026_01_34_42AM.png?v=1786340179","url":"https:\/\/aquafloracanada.ca\/products\/aponogeton-boivinianus-rare","provider":"AquaFloraCanada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}