🌿 Aponogeton Boivinianus — Dramatic Madagascar Bulb Plant

Aponogeton Boivinianus is a stunning bulb aquarium plant prized for its large, heavily textured leaves and bold presence in freshwater aquariums. Native to Madagascar, this species produces long, crinkled, deep-green leaves that create instant visual impact, making it an exceptional centerpiece or background plant in larger aquascapes.

Unlike typical stem or rosette plants, Aponogeton Boivinianus grows from a bulb, allowing hobbyists to witness the full growth journey—from sprout to mature showpiece.

🌟 Key Features

• Striking Leaf Texture: Broad, elongated leaves with dramatic rippling and strong veins
• True Bulb Plant: Grows from a tuber rather than roots or stems
• Statement Plant: Ideal for background placement or as a focal point in large tanks
• Fast Initial Growth: Once established, it produces large leaves rapidly under proper conditions

🌱 Growth & Care Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high
• CO₂: Not required, but recommended for stronger growth and leaf size
• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• Water Parameters: Prefers soft to moderately hard water
• Placement: Midground to background (best in larger aquariums)

⚠️ Note: Like many Aponogeton species, this plant may experience a natural resting phase after extended growth. With stable conditions, it will regrow from the bulb.

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Adds dramatic height and movement to aquariums
• Creates a natural, wild look ideal for biotope or nature-style layouts
• Excellent contrast against finer-leaved plants

📦 What You’ll Receive

Healthy Aponogeton Boivinianus cultivated by Aquarium Plants Factory®, available in two variants:

• Bulb Only: A firm, healthy bulb ready to sprout
• Sprouted Bulb with Leaf: A healthy bulb with approximately 3–4 new sprouting leaves, already showing active growth

Each bulb is carefully inspected prior to shipping to ensure quality and viability.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Growth rate, leaf size, and overall appearance may vary depending on aquarium conditions. Minor leaf melt can occur during acclimation as the plant adapts to a new environment.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.