Aponogeton rigidifolius has sturdy plant with wavy crispate and robust leaves.The plant prefers moderate to high water currents andtherefore at suitable place for Aponogeton rigidifolius is nearby the filter. It is slow growing and it takes a couple of months before it forms abeautiful plant, but as most other Aponogetons it benefits from a nutrient rich substrate. CaCO3 will precipitate on the leaves if grown in hard water Aponogeton rigidifolius iseasily reproduced by dividing the rhizome - the plant hasa rhizome in contrast to most other Aponogetons which have a tuberous rootstock. In addition, the plant does not require any dormancy. Author: Tropica