Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aponogetonaceae

Genus:

Aponogeton

Species:

Aponogeton madagascariensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

aquatic invertebrates, fish

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require submersion in water and moderate temperatures around 22-26°C. Fresh seed germinates readily but viability declines rapidly.

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