Oxygenating Fibre Optic Plant | Isolepis cernua
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Oxygenating Fibre Optic Plant
Isolepis cernua
- 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
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Oxygenating Fibre Optic Plant can be grown in a submerged aquatic basket or pot placed within a larger water-filled container.
How big does it get?
The Oxygenating Fibre Optic Plant typically grows to a height and spread of 20-30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Oxygenating Fibre Optic Plant thrives in full sun or partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Oxygenating Fibre Optic Plant 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 Fibre Optic Plant needs to be kept fully submerged or in constantly waterlogged soil to thrive.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Oxygenating Fibre Optic Plant may need thinning out by about a third in late summer if it becomes too dense.
How hardy is this plant?
Isolepsis cerna is tender (H2), surviving temperatures down to 1°C, requiring a frost-free environment over winter in the UK.
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