Additional information
Main characteristics | Myriophyllum spicatum is a fast-growing submerged oxygenating plant of a brown/reddish colour. It anchors itself well to the bottom through roots and develops into dense groups of plants |
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Size | It is the most resistant submerged plant and the one that tolerates the greatest depths. It also tolerates slightly brackish waters |
Flowering | In summer, it grows small reddish inflorescences on the surface of the water |
Plant uses | Myriophyllum spicatum helps oxygenate the pond water and absorbs dissolved organic substances in the water, thus it helps to combat algae |
Edibility | The root is edible raw or cooked and has a sweet, crunchy taste. In alternative medicine, this plant is considered emollient and febrifuge |
Planting depth | To be placed in the deepest central area of the pond, from -50 to -150 cm of depth |
Recommended basket | Micro-perforated square basket 23×23 cm or 19×19 cm based on available space |
Soil to use | Common field soil, with pebbles or stones on top, to keep the plant anchored at the bottom |
Exposure | Full direct sun for at least 6 hours in the middle hours of the day |
PH tolerated | Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 6 to 9 |
Frost Resistance | Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures |
Origin | Native plant of the Euro-Asian continent and North Africa |
Shipped plant | Bunch with a dozen bare-root stems |