Crucified waterweed
Crucified waterweed
Crucified Waterweed (Egeria Crispa) is a submerged aquatic plant, or oxygen plant. It is an exotic species that entered Dutch ditches and ponds via ponds and aquaria. This species occurs in the wild in various places in the Netherlands. This species can survive our winters, provided it is deep enough in the water.
This aquatic plant does well in the pond. Because it grows very quickly, it competes with algae. The fact that it directly removes nutrients from the water also helps. Incidentally, this applies to all waterweed species.
Please note that this species may no longer be sold due to changed legislation. This is because this plant is an invasive exotic and can potentially displace native species. Do you have this plant in your pond and want to get rid of it? Then dispose of it via the waste bin and make sure it does not end up in the wild.
Cruciferous Waterweed Properties
- The stems grow about 75 cm long.
- These aquatic plants grow extremely fast.
- Looks best in a pond basket.
- Particularly good oxygen plant.
Frequently asked questions
What does Crucified Waterweed look like?
The name says it all. This aquatic plant features crinkled leaves. These bright green leaves curl down along the stems. The leaves are about 2-3 centimetres long. They are on fairly thick stems that grow upwards from the bottom in a "tube shape".
Is Crucified Waterweed a native aquatic plant?
No, cruciferous waterweed is not a plant native to the Netherlands. The plant is native to North America and was introduced to European waters as an exotic.
Want to buy Waterweed?
Crucified Waterweed may no longer be sold. However, there are other species that are still available. You can find these on the Pond Master's webshop.
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