Oxygenating Plants

Oxygenating plants are plants that are partly or totally submerged in a pond. These plants have a range of important roles within a pond. Oxygenators are fast-growing plants that during daylight hours absorb carbon dioxide and exchange it for oxygen. They then use it during the night, so its important to get the right amount for your pond. The primary benefit is to use the nutrients that algae would use. Oxygenators provide an excellent habitat for wildlife, as well as providing shade to a pond.

1. 

   How many do I need?

   We suggest somewhere between 4 and 8 bunches per 1000 liters or 4 per square meter.

2. 

   Can I have to many?

   Yes, through photosynthesis plants absorb oxygen but any excessive rotting vegetation is an issue.

3. 

   Percentage to cover?

   We suggest approximately 60-70% plant coverage. Factors to consider filters, location and fish stock

4. 

   Disposing of excess?

   Pull out plant and leave by the pond for inhabitants to find a new home. Then add to compost pile.

How many Oxygenated Pond Plants do I need?

Pond Planting

Pond Planting Step 4

• The plants will need to be placed in the pond in a pot if you have a liner pond. Clay ponds can push the plants into the bottom or use a pot.

Oxygenating Plants

	Callitriche Stagnalis	Ceratophyllum (Hornwort)	Egeria Densa (Elodea)	Eleocharis Acicularis	Fontinalis
Height	75cm	100cm	Will only grow to the surface	30cm	100cm
Spread	Indefinite	Indefinite	Modest	50cm	45+cm
Depth	50cm	100cm	240cm	0-60cm	100cm
Size Available	Bunches	Bunches	Bunches	7cm/9cm/1ltr	Bunches
Native	✔	✔	✘	✔	✔

Oxygenating Plants

	Hippuris Vulgaris	Hottonia Palustris	Hydrocotyle-Zealandiae	Hydrocotyle-Sibthorpiodes	Lilaeopsis Brasilensis	Marsilea Quadrifolia
Height	45cm	90cm	45cm	45cm	5cm	25cm
Spread	45+cm	45+cm	45+cm	45+cm	60cm	45+cm
Depth	0-15cm	5-40cm	0-25cm	0-25cm	8-100cm	0-25cm
Size Available	7cm/9cm/1ltr	Bunches	7cm/9cm/1ltr	7cm/9cm/1ltr	7cm/9cm/1ltr	7cm/9cm/1ltr/3ltr
Native	✔	✔	✘	✘	✘	✔

Oxygenating Plants

	Myriophyllum Spicatum	Pilularia Globulifera	Potamogeton Crispus	Ranunculus Aquatilis	Scirpus Cernuus
Height	45+cm	10-15cm	100cm	100cm	40cm
Spread	45+cm	45+cm	100+cm	45+cm	35cm
Depth	30-450cm	0-30cm	0-100cm	15-60cm	0-10cm
Size Available	Bunches	9cm/1ltr	Bunches	Bunches	7cm/9cm/1ltr/3ltr
Native	✔	✔	✔	✔	✘

How we prepare our weighted Oxygenating bunches.

1. A closer look at Ceratophyllum Demersum.

   
   

2. A closer look at Egeria Densa.

   
   

3. A closer look at Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis.

   
   

4. A closer look at Milfoil.

   
   

5. A closer look at Myriophyllum Hippuroides.

   
   

6. A closer look at Ranunculus Aquatillis.