Aponogeton Rigidifolius

[yorky]

Hi, I am lookinf for the above plant.

Saw a picture of the matured plan it in AQ magazine,
looks really beautiful.

Don't seem to see it in the LFS..
Anybody any ideas where I can get hold of them?

[theodore]

Have you tried ordering yet? The plant is listed in both Oriental catalog (WP252) and Tropica website (No. 82).

[checkerboard]

you can try keong seng or fu wo. might have them.

most LFS only stock common plants because to the average
aquarist, they are not willing to pay the larger amounts for
uncommon or slow growing plants like anubias.

also, some of these plants that aquarist wants, are difficult plants
which will melt in the event that it is not kept in optimum conditions.
therefore, some stores refuse to stock them unless they have confirmed
orders.

And please, if anyone order plants from shops,
collect it from the shop itself and do not change your mind later.
because, i do know of a shop owner who is upset about customers not collecting their fish or plants and are considering to providing such services anymore.

[yorky]

[quote:ad8a045c25="theodore"]Have you tried ordering yet? The plant is listed in both Oriental catalog (WP252) and Tropica website (No. 82).[/quote:ad8a045c25]

Never order this way before..
Presume I quote "WP252"?

How do you get this catalog info from? online?
Presume I can order from C328 too?

[theodore]

I got it from the book "The Aquarium Plant Handbook" by Oriental Aquarium (S) Pte Ltd. Most, if not all, LFSs that accepts plant orders use this book for reference.

Someone told me before that C328 orders direct from Oriental but I haven't tried it before.

[kadios]

I had ordered plants from Kingfisher and C328 before. However, it is better for you to make a phone call prior to going down for collection. Sometimes, the LFS may not be able to get the plants from their sources like Oriental if the plant is rare or uncommon.

Cheers!