Additional information
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 |
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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 |