Aglaonema simplex

Family
Araceae

Common Names
Malayan Sword, Borneo sword

Origin
Asia; as the common names suggest, these plants are to be found in Malaysia Philippines and Borneo.

Propagation
This is a rhizome plant. When first planting in the tank ensure that the rhizome is not fully submerged under the substrate or it will rot and the plant will die. Propagation is easy as the rhizome can be spit into smaller pieces and these can then be planted on the substrate.

Difficulty
Easy, they may require fertiliser being used until they establish themselves in the tank.

Short Description
Although this plant is not strictly classed as aquatic, they can survive just as well underwater as on boggy land. A very easy plant to grow that will not spread too quickly so maintenance is low.