Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Brazilian micro sword
This resilient aquatic plant, thriving even in brackish waters, forms a lush, carpet-like expanse at the pond's base, skillfully doubling as a reliable oxygenator. Operating like an underwater lawn, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis requires little maintenance apart from its preference for clear water. Offering a natural solution to reducing nitrates, this non-native bog garden or shallow to medium water depth aquatic not only combats algae but also provides a haven for wildlife. Produces tiny white, insignificant flowers in summer.
How to care for Lilaeopsis brasiliensis:
Grow in moist, boggy soils or fully submerged in clear water ponds to a maximum depth of up to 60cm (24") below water level. No maintenance is required. As with any non-native oxygenator, please do not plant in any place with a connection to a natural body of water.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Aquatic
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its foliage in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose it all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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