Luronium natans
floating water plantain
Luronium natans, a rare British native aquatic, thrives in the shallow waters and reliably boggy soils, flaunting its oval green leaves that effortlessly float atop the water's surface. Its delicate, white, three-petaled flowers add a touch of elegance to its verdant foliage, and plays a crucial role in small pond ecosystems, offering both beauty and essential habitat for aquatic life.
How to care for Luronium natans:
Luronium prefers a still or slow-moving freshwater habitat and can be planted by gently pressing rooted plants or turfs into the soft substrate of a pond or marginal shelf, ideally at a depth of 20-60cm (8-24in). It benefits from nutrient-rich, loamy soil and full sunlight.
Once established, it requires only modest maintenance, though you can trim back old or decaying leaves in early spring to encourage fresh growth. Avoid disturbing the substrate too much, and keep an eye on water quality to prevent algal overgrowth, as it thrives in clear, well-oxygenated conditions.
Once established, it requires only modest maintenance, though you can trim back old or decaying leaves in early spring to encourage fresh growth. Avoid disturbing the substrate too much, and keep an eye on water quality to prevent algal overgrowth, as it thrives in clear, well-oxygenated conditions.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Aquatic
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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