Ceratophyllum demersum (Coontail)

8,00 €

Ceratophyllum demersum, or Coontail, is a very useful oxygenating plant for the pond and aquarium. It is a free-floating, rootless, submerged aquatic plant

Main characteristics	Ceratophyllum demersum is a fast-growing submerged oxygenating plant. It does not develop real roots, but absorbs all its nutrients directly from the stems and leaves
Planting depth	It is meant to be thrown into the water without the need for anchoring or potting. Suitable for ponds with 1 meter maximum depth
Plant uses	It effectively slows down algae growth, helping to oxygenate the pond water and absorbing dissolved organic substances in the water
Edibility	The leaves are edible. In alternative medicine it has also been used to treat dermatitis, sunburn and scorpion stings
Exposure	Full direct sun for at least 4 hours in the middle hours of the day
PH tolerated	Slightly acidic to basic (alkaline): 6.5 to 8.5
Frost Resistance	Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures
Origin	Cosmopolitan plant
Shipped plant	Bunch with a dozen bare-root stems

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