Description
Salvinia Natans | Floating Watermoss (pond portion)
Salvinia natans is an aquatic fern floating surface plant, which makes a wonderful addition to open-top freshwater aquariums and ponds. The stem is floating, filamentous and branched. Pods of three leaves form on a stem, two above the water, and one below forming a root system. Salvinia natans reproduce rapidly, quickly covering the water surface. Salvinia Natans is suitable for ponds and aquariums.
Floating watermoss is nourished through the water, so a liquid fertiliser is recommended.
It is worth noting that while floating plants absorb nitrate and phosphorus, which is beneficial to the overall water quality, they can block out light from the plants beneath it, so will need to be managed appropriately. Blocking light can help reduce algae however. Floating plants are also great for providing shelter, and are a great habitat for shrimp, breeding fry tanks, creating shade in a pond, and for nervous fish.
Supplied in a generous portion for ponds, consisting of approximately 5 small tubs.
Are Floating Pond Plants good for Ponds?
Floating pond plants such as Salvinia Natans - Floating Watermoss offer great shade to the pond and cover for your fish and other pond wildlife.
Floating plants will help keep water clear and reduce growth of algae by drawing on the same nutrients that algae feeds on. Floating pond plants also reduce the amount of light that gets to the water and remove nitrates essential for algae growth. For a helpful guide to planting and maintaining floating pond plants please click here.
Features
Positioning: Floating
Origin: Worldwide
Habitat: Lakes, ponds, pools.
Growth rate: Fast
Ideal temp: 16-28°c
Ideal pH: 6.0-7.5
Light demand: Moderate
to high
CO2 demand: Low
Please note: photos are for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
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| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
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