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Aponogeton

Genus

Also called Pondblossom

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Aponogeton
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Typebulb

“Aponogeton crispus is a popular, easy bulb plant” — Aponogeton crispus Care Guide 2026 — Bulb Planting, Light & Dormancy

Germination temperature72–82 °F

“Temperature 22–28 °C” — Aponogeton crispus Care Guide 2026 — Bulb Planting, Light & Dormancy

Hardiness zones9 and 10

“Aponogeton distachyos from the Cape of South Africa, often sold as Cape pondweed, drops its leaves in winter and re-sprouts in spring even in mild outdoor ponds in USDA zones 9 and 10” — Aponogeton: A Complete Care and Species Guide for Aquariums

Spacing12–20 in

“Max height 30–50 cm” — Aponogeton crispus Care Guide 2026 — Bulb Planting, Light & Dormancy

Propagationbulb / seeds

“Propagation Bulb / seeds” — Aponogeton crispus Care Guide 2026 — Bulb Planting, Light & Dormancy

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