Sunbird73 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 A trademe seller who I bought some windelov from has sent me an email he is selling some aponogeton madagascariensis ... for $50 per bulb Don't think could swing that $$ for a plant, let alone one I would kill by looking at it :lol: Anyone else keen? could pass on his details. edited to say* : My other thought is that maybe he is not supposed to have them and thats why they are not going on TM?? Any thoughts on the legality of this plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 It would be legal - if that is indeed what it is. I know of plant growers who have lusted after a Madagascan lace plant for years without success. If it is truly what he claims I should think he would be advertising it as he could get a lot more than $50 for a bulb! It is my understanding this plant has not been seen in NZ for many years now and I don't think it can be imported - but it is not illegal to posses it. Might be wrong though :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I had it and managed to kill it many moons ago. It was then a legal import. It is so rare in its native habitat that to import it you would need to have the right paperwork. I understand that there are a few in NZ but people play it close to the chest. They are available on Ebay etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Seems fishy to me :gigl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Seems planty to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 its a neat looking plant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 They require pristine water conditions with very good flow or they will perish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Low temperatures and a prepaid funeral fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Very nice expensive plant. Seems to grow very fast and not that hard to keep :thup: Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Think I might just stick to my fake version of this plant :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 interesting article on these in the TFH magazine I got last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 It is my understanding this plant has not been seen in NZ for many years now /snip Called into Pupuke Aquariums today and saw a real live madagascar lace plant (not for sale) - Ron seems to have the magic touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish guy Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I was looking on ebay uk the other day and they had 3 madagascar lace plants for sale and only 3 pounds which equals $6 aprox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 US5.29 each on liveaquaria fishkeeping is so so much cheaper in america! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 im in germany atm and online from a aquatic plant supplier they are for sale at 6.98 euro about $10.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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