Is this Cryptocoryne or Aponogeton?

[maboleth]

I'm fairly certain this is a Cryptocoryne... there's no bulb to be Aponogeton. But I'm confused? Can you please specify?

It's a hardy, non-demanding plant.

 

[Matt @ ScapeEasy]

The lack of a wavy leaf edge is another indicator that its not an aponogeton. It's crypt balansae 🙂

 

[G H Nelson]

Hi
I would say its a Cryptocoryne sp!
Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia or Cryptocoryne balansae....could be candidates!...😉
hoggie

 

[Fiske]

With the caveat that I'm not a botanist, and in no way updated on crypt taxonomy, here's another vote for C. aponogetifolia.
The broader leaves does it for me...

 

[maboleth]

Thanks guys so much! I think it's C. aponogetifolia. It could also be C. balansae, but it has more uniform dents and bumps, while C. aponogetifolia leaves are more "wavy".

 

[G H Nelson]

https://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/cryptocoryne-aponogetifolia

 

[Mick.Dk]

Defenitely Crypt. aponogetifolia........ leaves looking very aponogetifolia-like (hence the name), so your doubt is well founded . Back in time, this species was mixed up with Crypt. usteriana, both labelled Crypt. aponogetifolia, so you can find mis-leading info.

 

[maboleth]

^ Thanks! Looks great in the tank as a background plant and fairly easy to keep. 🙂

 

[Mick.Dk]

Very easy to keep, yes, tolerating very hard water - which is why this species is a favourite for Malawi-and Tanganyiki-cichlid tanks.