Pondweed
Pondweed
This plant is a family of oxygen plants that occur in the wild in the Netherlands and Belgium. A number of species are available in season on De Vijvermeester's webshop. Glossy pondweed (Potamogeton Lucens) is one of the best-known oxygen plants. Ada Hofman already talks about it in her book, and for good reason. Pondweeds, with Glossy pondweed or Glossy pondweed in particular, are very good oxygen plants. They are also excellent for the pond. They look beautiful, grow quickly and introduce a lot of oxygen into the water. This is due to their many leaves, which contain a lot of chlorophyll. Due to the rapid growth of these water plants, in addition to producing a lot of oxygen, they are also able to absorb a lot of nutrients from the water. This is converted into biomass. This gives algae less chance and keeps the water clearer. Pondweeds, like Hornleaf and Waterweed, are able to secrete a special substance that reduces the growth of algae. They are allelopathic. Besides these properties, which are pleasant for pond life, they are ornamental plants which also give the underwater landscape of your pond a beautiful appearance.
Species Pondweed
More than 20 species of Pondweed can be found in the Netherlands. Pondweeds are native to most of Europe and Asia and even grow above the Arctic Circle. Wintering over is therefore not a problem. Incidentally, there is not much to see in winter, as most of these aquatic plants disappear then. In spring it then reappears. Unfortunately, these aquatic plants are struggling in our waters. This is mainly due to increasing pollution and eutrophication.
All species described should be planted in a pond basket or in solid soil.
We have set out the best-known varieties below.
Glossy Pondweed (Potamogeton Lucens)
This is the best known and most commonly used species. Also called Glossy Pondweed. No doubt this has to do with Ada Hofman, who often applied the plant in her ponds. The beautiful, almost transparent leaves produce a lot of oxygen under the influence of sunlight. In spring, the species is often still somewhat brownish, while in summer the leaves are often bright green. A beautiful sight in your pond!
Crucified Pondweed (Potamogeton Crispus)
Crucified Pondweed is also known as Curly Pondweed and is very applicable in the pond. It is a native species that is not inferior to Glossy pondweed in terms of oxygenation. Curly Pondweed should be placed in a pond basket; it is a rooted aquatic plant.
Floating Pondweed
A somewhat odd duckling is Floating Pondweed. Most other species have their leaves underwater. This species, however, forms long stems with floating leaves attached. The advantage of this for your pond is that these leaves provide shade. Algae need light to grow. The floating leaves mean the algae get less light and will grow less. The shade also ensures that the water gets less warm. More oxygen can dissolve in cooler water.
Spiny pondweed
Sprawling Pondweed is a subspecies that can grow very tall. Depths of more than 2.50 metres are no problem for this oxygen plant. The water should then be reasonably clear so that enough light can reach the leaves. These aquatic plants have decorative leaves that are slightly smaller than the glossy variety. Very suitable for deep ponds.
Buying pondweed?
We have good experiences with oxygen plants from De Vijvermeester. Various species of pondweed are for sale via De Vijvermeester's webshop. Here you can find beautiful bunches of high quality.
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