corrosionjerry Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 This is interesting... it grew from one of my crypts... at least i believe its a crypt... looks like a pipe cleaner with a bud at the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I can't see the pics, but from the sound of your discription, it's a flower stalk from an Aponogeton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thanks for the info Jason.. I googled that and found what I have... the exception is that it says in the litterature that it can only multiply by seeds... I have been splitting my root and plant and have several plants now.. it also sends out new shoots through the sand... so I am not entirely sure if this is the right variety... sure looks like it tho... Aponogeton crispus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Aponogeton crispus Aponogeton crispus Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Alismatales Family: Aponogetonaceae Genus: Aponogeton Species: A. crispus Binomial name Aponogeton crispus Linneaus f. [edit] General info This aquarium plant is native from south-east Asia. It is a submerged plant having a round rhizome which can grow up to a 3 cm diameter. The leaves have varied dimensions between 15 and 16 cm, curly edges and they are colored in light green to ferruginous brown. This plant usually has a spherical shape. It only makes one white flower. The optimal temperature is 20-30° C. The light can be very strong but half-dark is not bad either, this fact influences the color of the leaves. The ground must be full of minerals and should be formed by sand, loam and boiled peat. When the plant stops growing, the rhizome must be replaced in a new aquarium with a temperature of 15° C. It only multiplies by seeds, which have an elliptic shape, 5-6 mm length and 2 mm diameter. The have 2 prolongations which in horizontal position get curved and stuck into the ground forming the roots. It's better to plant the seeds in a smaller aquarium first, with a water level of maximum 30 cm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I wonder why you cant see the pictures! show up on my computer... simple jpg from photobucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I can't see any pics either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 can anyone see these pictures... show up clear as day on my computer .... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbemis Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Sorry, I can't see the pics either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 it also sends out new shoots through the sand That's interesting... I've never had, nor heard of Apon's sending out runners. Though, your discription of the flower definitely sounds like Apon. crispus. Sorry, can't see the pics, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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