Callitriche 1 Litre

Description

Callitriche 1 Litre

Callitriche, commonly known as Water Starwort, is a versatile native oxygenating pond plant valued for its delicate bright green foliage and excellent wildlife benefits. This attractive aquatic plant forms floating mats and submerged growth that help create a healthy, balanced pond environment while adding a soft natural appearance to the water.

Its small star-shaped leaves spread gently across the pond surface and beneath the water, providing valuable cover for aquatic insects, tadpoles, fry, and other pond wildlife. The dense foliage also helps reduce algae growth by competing for nutrients and improving overall water quality through natural oxygenation.

Ideal for wildlife ponds and natural water gardens, Callitriche blends beautifully with marginal planting schemes while helping support biodiversity within the pond ecosystem. Its gentle spreading habit creates a more established and natural-looking pond environment without becoming overly difficult to manage.

This hardy native aquatic plant thrives in still or slow-moving water and performs well in both sunny and partially shaded positions. Easy to establish and low maintenance, Callitriche is an excellent choice for encouraging a healthier and more balanced pond naturally.

Key Features

• Excellent native oxygenating pond plant
• Attractive delicate floating foliage
• Helps maintain clear healthy water
• Provides shelter for pond wildlife
• Ideal for wildlife ponds and natural planting
• Hardy and easy to grow

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 10–60cm
• Height: Submerged oxygenator
• Spread: 30–100cm+
• Flowering period: May – August
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care Advice

Place directly into the pond or plant in aquatic baskets using aquatic compost if containment is preferred. Position in still or gently moving water where it can spread naturally. Thin out excess growth periodically during the growing season to maintain healthy water circulation and balanced pond coverage.

If you have any questions about this Callitriche 1 Litre pond plant and whether it’s the right plant for your pond, please contact us and a member of our friendly reptile team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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