Aponogeton madagascariensis – The Iconic Madagascar Lace Plant for Display Aquascapes

Aponogeton madagascariensis, famously known as the Madagascar Lace Plant, is one of the most visually striking and sought-after aquarium plants in the hobby. Its uniquely patterned, lattice-like leaves resemble delicate green lace, offering an extraordinary centerpiece for planted tanks. Native to slow-moving rivers and lakes in Madagascar, this elegant aquatic bulb plant thrives in cooler, well-oxygenated water and rewards aquarists with graceful growth and unrivaled texture.

This plant is ideal for display tanks or Dutch-style aquascapes where focal points are essential. With the right care and attention, Aponogeton madagascariensis can become the crown jewel of your aquarium.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Aponogeton madagascariensis

• Common Name: Madagascar Lace Plant

• Growth Form: Bulb plant with large, netted, lace-like leaves

• Light Demand: Medium to high

• CO₂ Requirement: Optional, but improves growth and leaf size

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Placement: Midground to background centerpiece

• Leaf Color: Bright to dark green, depending on light and nutrients

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Temperature: 64°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C) — prefers cooler water

• pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5

• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate flow; avoid stagnant conditions

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs beneficial

• Lighting: Bright indirect light; avoid algae-inducing extremes

✨ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds a dramatic and artistic touch with its intricate leaf pattern

• Excellent for biotope or showcase tanks

• Creates gentle movement and contrast in layout design

• Rare, exotic species that impresses aquascaping enthusiasts

🌿 Propagation & Growth:

• Propagation: Grown from a bulb; occasionally produces seeds

• Dormancy: May enter a dormant phase—do not discard the bulb

• Nutrient Substrate: Recommended for long-term health

• Can Be Grown Emersed: No, this species is strictly aquatic

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as Bare-root Plants, Sprouts Bulb With Leaf, or Bulb Without Leaf:

• Bare-root Plants - A healthy loose specimen without bulb

• Sprouted Bulb with Leaf – A healthy bulb with at least two lace leaf already growing

• Bulb Only (No Leaf) – A firm, viable bulb without current foliage (ideal for patient aquarists)

Important Note: Bulbs sold without leaves are viable and may sprout within a few weeks under the right conditions. However, successful growth depends on proper care, stable water parameters, and some level of experience. As sprouting is not guaranteed, we strongly recommend selecting the Sprouted Bulb with Leaf if you prefer a more reliable and hassle-free start.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This is a sensitive and specialty plant not suited for beginners. Water quality, cool temperature, and stable parameters are key to long-term success. Bulbs may take time to adjust after shipping—please plant with care and patience.

 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.