Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword | Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Fresh greenery for shallow water
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Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
- 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
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword can be grown in a submerged aquatic basket or pot placed within a larger water-filled container.
How big does it get?
The Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword typically reaches a height of 5-10 cm and spreads to form a dense mat.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword thrives in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword thrives in heavy loam or clay-based aquatic soil, placed at the bottom of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword needs to be kept fully submerged in water to thrive.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword may need thinning out by about a third in late summer if it becomes too dense.
How hardy is this plant?
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is half-hardy (H3), surviving down to -5°C, meaning it may need protection from severe winter freezing in central and northern UK.
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