Fibre Optic Plant | Isolepsis Cerna| Oxygenating
The Highlights
- This striking architectural plant look like fibre optic strands, especially when the glossy, thread like stems are covered in miniature white flowers at the tips of each leaf
- Flowers from June to August
- A compact perennial which can be grown successfully in pots or in any size of pond
- Oxygenates pond water to keep it clean and healthy
- Provides cover and perching places for wildlife including dragonflies
- Can be grown in water up to a depth of 8cm
The Highlights
- This striking architectural plant look like fibre optic strands, especially when the glossy, thread like stems are covered in miniature white flowers at the tips of each leaf
- Flowers from June to August
- A compact perennial which can be grown successfully in pots or in any size of pond
- Oxygenates pond water to keep it clean and healthy
- Provides cover and perching places for wildlife including dragonflies
- Can be grown in water up to a depth of 8cm
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
Virtually pest and disease free MORE
Keep well watered
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out - prefers to be planted in shallow water.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows best in full sun but will be fine with some partial shade
Permanently moist soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil is ideal - will tolerate up to 15cm of water above the crown.
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil and pond water. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower