
Aglaonema Simplex is not strictly
classed as aquatic, they can survive just as well underwater as on boggy
land. A very easy plant to grow that will not spread too quickly so
maintenance is low.
- Scientific name: Aglaonema simplex
- Family: Araceae
- Usual maximum size in aquariums: 20 - 40 cm (0 - 7.87 inch)
- Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 8
- Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)
- Recommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)
- Reproduction of the plant: Rhizome
- Origin (in the wild): South Asia
- How fast these plants grow: Slow
- Recommended substrate: Sand
- Demands on lighting: Medium
- Ideal placement in a fish tank: Middle
Common Names
Malayan Sword, Borneo sword
Origin
Asia; as the common names suggest, Aglaonema simplex are to be found in Malaysia Philippines and Borneo.
Propagation
Aglaonema
simplex is a rhizome plant. When first planting in the tank ensure that
the rhizome is not fully submerged under the substrate or it will rot
and the plant will die. Propagation is easy as the rhizome can be spit
into smaller pieces and these can then be planted on the substrate.
Difficulty
Easy, these plants may require fertilizer being used until they establish themselves in the tank.




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