Hornwort
Ceratophyllum dermersum
A floating oxygenating plant with whorls of dark green feathery leaves. It helps to keep waters healthy and reduces algae growth. It provides cover and egg laying sites for fish and amphibians. In winter it sinks to the bottom and over-winters as dormant buds and will float back up in Spring.
Price: £5.00 a bunch. See all prices.
Description
Common name: Hornwort
Scientific name: Ceratophyllum dermersum
Growing conditions: Happy in sun or shade and in still or slow-moving water in depths of up to 1.5m. Simply drop bunch or stems into pond and it will find its own level
Flowers: Main growth spring to autumn, can have tiny insignificant flowers in summer
Height: Free floating strands up to 30 – 60 cm
Also known as: Rigid hornwort
How to place an order
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