Oxygenating Plants To Help You Have The Water Garden Of Your Dreams

Oxygenating plants are very important for the pond to flourish with wildlife

. They assist to hold the oxygen levels up in the pond which is obviously essential for all alive creatures to stay alive within your pond. We have mentioned several plants in my previous articles, but listed here are a few more that can assist you on your way.

Hottonia (Water Violet)

Hottonia palustris is one of the few flowering Oxygenators. The bright green foliage beneath the surface is finely divided into feathery leaves whilst in early summer the flower stalks become visible. These branching stems grow about 9 inches above the water level and bear whorls of pale lavender flowers. In autumn the foliage dies down before the plant overwinters in dormant buds. It is not an easy plant to establish and also it does need still, soft water. H. inflata is really a white-flowering species. Take cuttings in the summer.

Lagarosiphon (Goldfish Weed)

Lagarosiphon major is the correct name for this plant but is often sold as Elodia crispa. The long stems bear tightly packed whorls of curled leaves and it is generally sold for aquaria. It is really a really good Oxygenator which is easy to establish outdoors, it can be invasive and get out of hand. Some specialists recommend Lagarosiphon provided the pond is small enough for your plants to be reached for thinning or removal, but others advise against it under all circumstances. Lagarosiphon tends to deteriorate with age so replace with cuttings every few years.

Myriophllum (Water Milfoil)

The Water Milfoils have long trailing stems which are clothed with very fine feathery foliage. This is really a recommended Oxygenator as it is effective and suitable for a tiny pond. The leaves can either be green or brownish, depending on the species and many are borne above the surface. Myriophyllum spicatum produces red-pettled flowers about 1 inch above the water level - another admired species is N. verticillatum. Take cuttings in spring or summer. Remember that some species will not be hardy, so don't forget to check before buying.

Potamogeton (Pondweed)

Potamogeton crispus (Curled Pondweed) is really a large-leaved Oxygenator which is quite restrained and will not become an invasive weed. The long wiry stems bear strap-like reddish leaves which are wavy edged and look rather like seaweed. In poor light the foliage remains green as opposed to turning red or bronze. Small pinky-white flowers appear just above the water in early summer. it is happier in moving water instead of a still pond. P. densus is definitely an unusual and hard to find species. Take cuttings in sprig or summer.

Ranunculus (Water Buttercup)

Ranunculus aquatilis has two kinds of foliage. Below the waterline the green leaves are finely cut into hair-like segments, on the surface float the Clover-like leaves. In early summer, branched stems carrying white Buttercups appear. These flowers are held about 1 inch above the surface of the water. After flowering the plant dies back. A good choice for ponds of all sizes as it does not get out of hand and flowering Oxygenators are uncommon. Take cuttings in spring or summer.

by: Stephen Drummonsy

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