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• CONTROL ALGAE NATURALLY
• IMPROVE WATER QUALITY
• KEEP THE WATER PURE AND CLEAR
• PROVIDE SPAWNING SPACE FOR FISH
• SHELTER AND PROTECT BABY FISH
Every pool needs oxygenating plants. These plants grow under water similar to plants you see growing
naturally in ponds and lakes. They absorb excess nutrients from the water and liberate oxygen during the day,
which helps to clear the water and helps to prevent the growth of algae that cause green water. Oxygenating
plants are indispensable when fish are present, as they set up a balanced or natural condition of the water.
They also will assist materially in raising a hatch of baby fish, as the young fish find much needed shelter and
protection among the foliage.
For Planting Information on Oxygenating Plants see page 36.
Cuttings in a Bag – Remove from bag before placing in pond
Use 1 bag per 5-6 sq. ft. of open surface area (less for large ponds)
Aquatic Mint –
(Micromeria brownii)
Roundish, light green leaves, aromatic.
Tropical, Zone 9.
$5.99 per bag, $26.99 for 6 bags
Bacopa –
(Bacopa monnieri)
Oval green leaves.
Tropical, Zone 9.
$5.99 per bag, $26.99 for 6 bags
Cabomba –
(Cabomba carolineana)
Glossy green, fan-like leaves.
Semi-hardy, Zone 6-7.
$7.99 per bag, $35.99 for 6 bags
Elodea –
(Elodea canadensis)
A native “anacharis”. Very hardy, vigorous.
Hardy, Zone 3.
Available after mid-May.
Supply Limited
.
$6.50 per bag, $31.99 for 6 bags
Hornwort –
(Ceratophyllum demersum)
A fine leaved hardy oxygenator that does not require planting,
merely drop in the water. Excellent for fish spawn and fry.
Hardy, Zone 5.
$9.50 per bag, $42.99 for 6 bags
Ludwigia –
(Ludwigia spp.)
Leaves are green above, reddish beneath.
Tropical, Zone 6-7.
$5.99 per bag, $26.99 for 6 bags
Individual Plants
Recommended 1 plant per sq. ft. of open surface area.
Dwarf Sagittaria –
(Sagittaria subulata)
Grass-like, vigorous.
Tropical, Zone 6-7.
$0.99 each, $9.99 per dozen
Vallisneria –
(Vallisneria spp.)
Broad green leaves. Grows up to 24" long.
Semi-hardy, Zone 6.
$1.70 each, $17.00 per dozen
OXYGENATING PLANTS
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Elodea
Camomba
Hornwort
Vallisneria
