Limnobium laevigatum
West Indian spongeplant
Hailing from South America, Limnobium laevigatum adds a touch of the tropics as a hardy, decorative floating plant. Its juvenile rosettes boast floating, waxy leaves that gracefully rest upon the water's surface, creating a picturesque scene, while delicate white flowers emerge from the lush green foliage, adding to its charm. Resembling miniature water lilies, its glossy leaves offer shade and cover, quickly forming dense mats, and providing a sanctuary for surface dwellers like gouramies and fry.
How to care for Limnobium laevigatum:
Supplied as bunches, this plant can be dropped into ponds. Avoid placing near fountains or areas likely to regularly splash the leaves as this can cause rot over time.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Aquatic / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
pack of 5
£23.99
£4.80 each
available to order from summer
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