Overview

Aponogeton crispus is a floating aquatic in the genus Aponogeton, part of the Aponogetonaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aponogeton crispus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include aquatic gardens, ponds and aquariums.

About

Aponogeton crispus is an aquatic perennial cultivar from the genus Aponogeton, known for its floating habit and deciduous foliage. This plant produces small white flowers in branched racemes or panicles that rise just above the water surface. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects, tolerating exposed or sheltered conditions. Adaptable to various soil types including clay, loam, and sand, it prefers poorly-drained soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for aquatic gardens, ponds, and aquariums, with interest in spring and summer.

About the genus

The Aponogetonaceae are a family of flowering plants in the order Alismatales.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aponogeton

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Poorly-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Aponogeton crispus size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Aquatic

Habit

Floating

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Aquatic gardens, Ponds, Aquariums

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aponogeton crispus

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to water snails

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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