aquatic plants
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All aquatic plants
Discover our ecologically grown aquatic plants, carefully selected and delivered directly from our own aquatic plant nursery. Each aquatic plant is hardy and comes with a 100% growth and flowering guarantee.
water soldier - 6 pieces - Stratiotes Aloides
- Floating oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 20 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
aquatic plants Plant Island
- Floating aquatic plant
- Full grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen - Lotus
- Water lily
- Full-grown plant height: 20 cm
- Placement: -20 to -40 cm
flowering rush - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Butomus Umbellatus
- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
elodea densa - 10 pieces - Elodea Densa
- Oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 60 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
Needlewort - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Crassula Recurva
- Oxygen plant
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -1 to -80 cm
marimo moss ball - 5 pieces - Cladophora aegagropila
- Oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
elodea densa - 5 pieces - Elodea Densa
- Oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 60 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
Mini Water Lily - Red - Nymphaea Pygmaea Rubra
- Small water lily
- Full-grown height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -40 cm
Coarse hornwort - 5 liters - Ceratophyllum Demersum
- Oxygen plant for 500 - 2,000 liters
- Full grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
White Water Lily - Nymphaea Alba
- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm
Frequently Asked Questions
aquatic plants Buy from us can be done all year round. In fact, all species are hardy. Planting aquatic plants is possible as long as there is no ice on the water, because then it is quite difficult to place.
To get biological balance in a pond, you need at least 4 different types of aquatic plants : water lilies to keep the sun out of the pond, oxygen plants to release oxygen underwater, marsh plants to create a natural plant filter and aquatic plants that purify the water with their roots.
Read all about which aquatic plants is best to buy and why? Read all about it on the page: Step by step pond setup
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as special aquatic plants against algae. It's about a combination of the right pond plants that makes sure algae growth has less of a chance. water lilies keep the sun out of the water so algae is less likely to grow. Oxygen plants in baskets are often used in less deep areas of the pond to also prevent algae growth. Simon mentions the right combination and amount of plants you need per square meter in his pond planting plan.
Native aquatic plants are available at Van der Velde aquatic plants. You can easily order the aquatic plants and pay securely online. All water plant species are organic grown and are supplied from our own water plant nursery in the Netherlands.
All of our aquatic plants, except the Lotus, are hardy. This means that the plants can remain in the pond year-round. The aquatic plants will lose their flowers and leaves and some aquatic plants will sink to the bottom to go dormant, but they will start growing-and blooming-again in the spring.
To nicely cover the edge of your pond, we have some excellent aquatic plants that are suitable for this purpose. Some of the best edge-covering aquatic plants are creeping jenny, parrot feather and needleweed. These plants not only provide a nice natural finish to your pond edge, but also contribute to the biological balance of the pond.
That's not a problem! However, it is important to keep the aquatic plants in a cool place, such as the refrigerator. That way they will remain dormant until you place them in the pond. Once they are in the pond, they will slowly begin to sprout and grow.
When setting up a new pond, it is important to choose the right amount and types of plants. This is because if the pond does not contain enough aquatic plants , there is no layer of substrate on the bottom and no bacteria are added to the water, the pond becomes unbalanced causing you to get algae.
To prevent algae from taking over in the pond, it is important to set up the pond correctly. The easiest and fastest way to do this is to choose a complete pond package.
If you prefer to choose your own plants, run the pond check and check that your pond is set up correctly. This plan is also great for setting up a new pond.
For aquatic plants we recommend a minimum of 2 baskets with 4 plants per square meter (8 aquatic plants total). In addition, there should also be marsh plants, oxygen plants and water lilies in the pond, a layer of porous pond substrate on the bottom and pond bacteria added to the water 2x a year.
Our online pond check describes step by step how many plants, substrate and bacteria are needed for your size pond. Do the pond check.
Prefer to be finished in one go? Then choose a Complete Pond Package, which includes all the plants and supplies needed to perfectly balance the pond.
aquatic plants for biological balance in the pond
aquatic plants play a crucial role in the ecological balance of your pond. Not only do they provide a beautiful look, but also better water quality. Consider popular choices such as Iris and the colorful forget me not. Do you have a natural look in mind? Then great reedmace and the hardy water soldier ideal. For extra oxygen and rapid growth is elodea densa an excellent choice. These plants are not only beautiful, but also help prevent algae problems.
aquatic plants Buy at Van der Velde aquatic plants
aquatic plants buy are best done at Van der Velde aquatic plants, the specialist with over 35 years of experience in growing native, hardy aquatic plants. Whether you are a novice or experienced pond enthusiast, our aquatic plants are the ideal choice for a clear and biologically balanced pond. Popular species like hornwort, elodea densa, water soldier and the flag iris are not only visually appealing, but also contribute to the health of your pond.
aquatic plants pond online order at Van der Velde
aquatic plants for your pond online is easy and fast at Van der Velde aquatic plants. With our extensive assortment and expert custom advice, you will always find the right plants to suit your pond design. Whether you are looking for oxygen plants, floating plants, or marsh plants, we offer a wide range of options that will not only beautify your pond, but also help keep the water in optimal condition.
aquatic plants directly from our own aquatic plant nursery
At Van der Velde aquatic plants you buy directly from our own nursery, which means you are guaranteed the highest quality and the best price. Our nursery specializes in hardy aquatic plants suitable for both small and large ponds. These plants, such as the flag iris and various iris species, are selected for their ability to filter waste products from the water, thus contributing to a healthy pond environment.
Benefits of aquatic plants in your pond
aquatic plants play an essential role in maintaining a healthy pond. They absorb excess nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates, reducing the opportunity for algae to grow. They also provide hiding places and oxygen for pond animals and improve overall water quality. Strategically placing different types of aquatic plants, such as oxygen plants, marsh plants and floating plants, can help you achieve a biological balance in your pond, minimizing maintenance.
Blooming aquatic plants
Flowering aquatic plants for the pond provides color and life in the water. These flowering pond plants make your pond extra attractive. Flowering aquatic plants from our own nursery - 100% organic with growth and flowering guarantee