Brazilian Micro Sword | Lilaeopsis brasiliensis| Oxygenating
The Highlights
- Fresh green stems of grass-like foliage twisting gently upwards
- Grows even in shallow ponds - a very compact plant with a high visual impact which is perfect for small and container ponds or water features
- Ths hardy Amazonian perennial forms a carpet of bright green at the bottom of your pond, providing oxygen and nutrients to keep other plants and wildlife healthy
- Can be grown around the edges of the pond as a marginal in boggy soil or within the water to a depth of 60cm
- If grown in shallow water it will emerge above the water line
The Highlights
- Fresh green stems of grass-like foliage twisting gently upwards
- Grows even in shallow ponds - a very compact plant with a high visual impact which is perfect for small and container ponds or water features
- Ths hardy Amazonian perennial forms a carpet of bright green at the bottom of your pond, providing oxygen and nutrients to keep other plants and wildlife healthy
- Can be grown around the edges of the pond as a marginal in boggy soil or within the water to a depth of 60cm
- If grown in shallow water it will emerge above the water line
Care Guide
Pest and disease free
Virtually pest and disease free MORE
Keep well watered
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out.
Full sun to partial shade
Position where the plants will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.
Any moist, poorly drained soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil.
Feeding may be needed
No feeding is needed if you plant straight into a mature pond due to the nutrient content of pond water, but in a non-pond setting it's a good idea to feed in the spring, using a slow release general fertiliser. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower