Additional information
Main characteristics | Hydrocharis morsus-ranae is a native plant typical of natural lakes, although it is becoming increasingly rare. It has free roots in the water, being a floating plant |
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Leaves | The leaves of Hydrocharis morsus-ranae are arranged in a rosette and lying on the water surface, resembling a miniature water lily |
Flowers | The small flowers are characterised by 3 white petals |
Flowering period | Flowering takes place between May and September |
Planting depth | At the surface of the water, possibly close to the edge of the pond |
Exposure | Full direct sun for at least 6 hours in the middle hours of the day |
PH tolerated | Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 6.5 to 8 |
Frost Resistance | Yes. To survive through the winter, it produces small buds that sink into the mud, from which they will re-emerge in the spring |
Origin | Native plant of Europe |
Shipped plant | Pair of bare-root plants |