Elodea Oxy
$12.99
Elodea Oxy
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Description
Elodea oxy, commonly referred to as Elodea or Oxygen Weed, is an aquatic plant often used in ponds, water gardens, or aquariums. Known for its ability to oxygenate water, this fast-growing plant has slender, bright green stems with whorled leaves. It can grow submerged or partially emergent in water, making it perfect for providing cover for aquatic life and stabilizing the substrate. Elodea oxy thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers cool, freshwater environments. Its rapid growth rate can help reduce excess nutrients in the water, contributing to a healthier aquatic ecosystem. Ideal for low-maintenance water features, it can also be used to improve water quality and provide habitat for fish and other aquatic organisms.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Synonyms | |
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Green, White |
| Color flower summer | Green, White |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Habit | Submerged, Floating |
| Moisture | Wet or Damp Soil |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Rain Garden, Water Garden |
| Type | Aquatic |
| Use for | Bird-Friendly, Naturalizing, Container Planting |
| Cultivation | Place stem cuttings in submerged containers or anchor roots in muddy pond substrate. Give full sun and cool, fresh water. Thin dense growth as needed and remove every loose fragment. |
| Soil | Clay, Gravelly soil, Sand |
| Local names | |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23017598, 201656696 |
| Usps | Dark green leaf whorls form a dense underwater network., Submerged stems oxygenate water and shelter small pond life., Full sun and continuously wet conditions support submerged growth. |