I’m super disappointed in this plant because it arrived brown and dead

This is one of the 5 plants I purchased as a 1st time customer. It's been about 10 days and it seems to be stabilizing, after losing some leaves. About half of the plant was brown upon unpackaging. Not an issue as long as the plant properly acclimatizes. Hoping to see it flourish after a couple months.

Came in surpisingly good condition, only one leaf had to be partially cut off as the center vein had been damaged in shipping. After almost a month it's doing well and has put off several new leaves, while the old ones have no complications. I am incredibly surprised as they must handle their plants very gently, the leaves are very easy to damage given their length. The thermo bag they ship them in is also highly effective as this (as well as other plants I ordered) were left in ~20°F temps for 4-6 hours, and were only slightly cool to the touch. Well done!

I had purchased one of these months ago from the Co-Op and the thing has nearly filled the 5 gallon portrait it's in with absolutely gorgeous, bright green leaves; and it's flowered multiple times. I eventually ordered more, and when the first package was lost in the mail, customer service sent out a new one to replace it a.s.a.p. Great plant and great service!

Usually the plants from aquarium co op always arrive super healthy and larger than expected, however that was not the case with this Aponogeton Crispus. It was quite small and looked a bit bruised and damaged. It didnt really look like the picture much at all. I first planted it directly in the substrate but then read that it does better if it's not fully planted. I was a bit confused by the description about how to plant it. I let it float but it came apart at the roots and it just got worse over time. I removed it after about two weeks. I think it was just too stressed and damaged from the start unfortunately.

Update 2/16/2023- The plant has come back and is doing well! Thank you to aquarium co-op customer service for helping me and recommending to give it time. So glad this little plant seems to be doing much better now!

Received an Aponogeton Crispus 3 weeks ago. After 2 weeks in quarantine, I planted it in substrate. When I opened up the rock wool, I found that there were two plants in the pot (nice!). The leaves, up to 6" long currently, have a cute wavy frill.

Compare this with the Aponogeton Ulvaceus I have had for almost 2 months...it has crashed and is down to a nub. See photo (A Crispus on right, A Ulvaceus on left).

For some reason, the A Ulvaceus has a bulb, but the A Crispus does not.

My Aponogeton Crispus arrived with three of the four leaves damaged along the stems, but otherwise looking bright and healthy. They slowly melted back over 5-6 weeks. After two weeks new leaves began to grow and by 6 weeks there were seven new leaves, the first as large as the largest leaf, which was damaged in shipping. It is filling in quickly. My cherry shrimp were all over it within a minute of planting it and still like to clean the leaves.

I thought this little guy was going to quit but he made it! I hope after some more fertilizer he’ll perk up. I think he’s don’t wilting back, it’s been a few weeks now. It’s still small but I have hope.

I waited to write my review because the product listing warned of plant melt, and I experienced that. But I was careful NOT to bury the bulb and now look at it! Once I saw it was making a comeback I gave it a root tab. I also used Easy Green.

Just look at this thing!! The curves and lines of grand designs. It's already flowering!!

I put the plant in the substrate and 3 weeks later, it had exploded. This is all new growth. I removed the old leaves because they did not begin to grow.

Hi, I have ordered several plants stock and this item was not as per my expectation. The leaves are damaged and will take time to recover. The roots were so small that it will take time to recover all 3 plants. I know these leaves will eventually melt and new growth will come.
The rest of the plants were awesome.

Thanks,
Chinmay Laghate

I dropped this thing in on top of substrate. Normal weekly Easy Green and this thing grows better than my dwarf sage!

I purchased this plant about a month ago, and it appears to be establishing itself well in my aquarium so far. As mentioned in the product description, the leaves on this plant are quite fragile and most melted back after initial planting. It’s now several weeks in and has put out several new leaves. Overall I think it’s a great plant and complements its corner of the tank nicely with different shades and texture from the other plants.

I’m praying these two plants make a comeback they are some of my faves. Lots of leaves melted during shipping and we’re stuck on the cloth protector. Georgia has hit 105o with heat index so they came in today a bit sad. Everything else did pretty good in this shipment.

So nice. I keep the leaves trimmed so they don’t over power the tank. I cut from the base and leave a few for my micro catfish to suck on to. Last week it sent up a long stalk and a beautiful little flower opened up.

Plants arrived quickly. All the old big leaves melted and new ones have shot up. Great looking plant.

I love the texture on this thing! Only two leaves fell off in the packaging and I can't wait to see how it grows in!

30 days in and this little guy is doing well. Its been a slow grower but I have it in the back of my tank with some top growth shading it so I think thats what is holding it back. No melting.

After a month this plant looks beautiful and healthy. Its showing great growth even thought it has not been planted yet. Working on putting it in a different tank. Even from the rough handling from the Post Office this plant shows great resiliency.