Madagascar Lace Plant (Aponogeton madagascariensis)
NOTE: The photos labeled "AS OF 3/27/26" is what the plant currently looks like that we are selling. They are BUBLS WITH NICE SPROUTS.
These plants are 4-6 inches or taller. Not full grown but well on the way. Madagascar Lace plants are great for the more advanced hobbyist. We are proud to be offering such a unique plant as the Madagascar lace plant to you. The leaves with the natural holes in them are a striking plant in any aquarium.
WE HAVE GROWN THESE FROM A BULB TO ABOUT 6-8 inches. GET READY
WARNING- THIS PLANT WILL LOSE LEAVES IN SHIPPING. (They are fragile leaves and there is no way around this...but they will grow back quickly)
Check out the last pic for an Aponogeton flower!
Madagascar Lace Plants do take a little bit more skill to keep and require an excellent substrate to thrive. We can not recommend or advise purchasing a Madagascar Lace plant without dirt as your lower substrate. This plant needs lots of nutrients readily available at its roots, so extra precautions should be taken to make this happen. Once established in a tank with a great substrate, the Madagascar Lace Plant will thrive. I have had this plant for over 2 years now and it has taken over 1/2 of my 75 gallon tank. You have to be careful to make sure it doesn't over shadow plants under it.
I have kept Crypts and Anubias under it, no problem. When I ran CO2 if produced a white flower above my waterline which was killer. The Madagascar Lace plant is one you have to try and I throw it in with planted tank combos on occasion. I like it so much that I am working on making a T-Shirt with one up the side of it. Get a Madagascar Lace Plant today! (We don't always have them!)
Don't Forget To Buy our Growth Juice and Iron Supplements for your plants!!
Customer Reviews
It came safely and carefully packed since it is a more delicate plant. It looks fantastic in my tank! It adds a fun & unique texture!
I ordered four of these Madagascar lace plants when they went on sale. I received four bulbs with tiny little leaves on them. It’s been two weeks and all are growing well, but one in particular has grown absolutely huge leaves already. I can’t believe it! I swear I can actually see it growing! I had also ordered other plants with my first order and I will definitely be back for more. Plants were all healthy and there was a generous amount of stems that arrived. I was very pleased with the quantity of plants that I received.
I will not write a review of each of the items requested but simply comment on things in general.
We owned a shop in New Hampshire for a decade in the 1970's, so we are not new to this trade. In fact at the time, according to some of our wholesalers, we sold more plants than any of their other customers. Despite the harsh conditions in our state, we even grew some of our own plants in ponds in the yard during the short summers.
Our son introduced us to your firm and sent us a gift certificate. Your service was superb and the plants all arrived here in South West Florida in great condition and very quickly. Indeed the only flaw I found, was in the bulb of the Madagascar Lace plant, which was soft on one end. I have experienced this problem before and pinched off the soft end. I think it will heal and be o.k. I did not photograph this as instructed because it is such a common problem with this type of bulb.. I do not require any adjustment from you.
So I am pleased with your products, your service, and your followup, and would recommend your firm without hesitation. Unlike when we a hundred or so tanks in the shop, we have only a few now so our space is limited, but this order filled the bill in rounding out our current set ups.
Permit me to thank you for your service and wish you well in your future endeavors.
Don Chickering
1733 Courtyard Way
B 106
Naples, Florida 34112
plant showed up looking great. hope i didn't kill it when i planted the bulb.
Usually, lace plants get damaged during shipping—the stems often break at the base or the leaves tear—but this one was packaged with great care and arrived in perfect condition. What’s more, the bulb has split into a Y-shape, with healthy leaves sprouting from each tip, making it feel like I’ve purchased two plants for the price of one.
I look forward to caring for it properly and enjoying its beautiful leaves.