
A helophyte filter is the natural solution for clear pond water. It combines effective water purification with aesthetic value, without technical installations. This way you contribute to a sustainable and more biodiverse world. Do the plant filter check and follow my 6-step plan for a self-sustaining plant filter.
Complete plant filter package (with substrate)
Tip: Package includes additional porous pond substrate that promotes plant rooting and supports beneficial pond bacteria .
Cheaper substrates such as lava, gravel or B grade are not porous enough for healthy plant growth. Our substrate, made from fired clay, supports the natural balance in your pond, provides vigorous plant growth, purifies the water better, and prevents your plants from dying or giving you long-term problems.
Complete Plant Filter Package - M - 1 - 2 m²
- For 1 - 2 m²
- 42 plants + Substrate
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Complete Plant Filter Package - L - 3 - 4 m²
- For 3 - 4 m²
- 84 Plants + Substrate
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Complete Plant Filter Package - XL - 8 - 12 m²
- For 8 - 12 m²
- 276 Plants + Substrate
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Complete Plant Filter Package - XXL - 16 - 24 m²
- For 16 - 24 m²
- 552 Plants + Substrate
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Filter plant package (without substrate)
P.S. do you have a new plant filter with lava, gravel, sand or not yet pond substrate as the top plant growth layer?
Filter Plants Package - M - 1 - 2 m²
- 42 plants for 1 - 2 m²
- Water purification and algae control
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Filter Plants Package - L - 3 - 4 m²
- 84 plants for 3 - 4 m²
- Water purification and algae control
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Filter Plants Package - XL - 8 - 12 m²
- 276 plants for 8 - 12 m²
- Water purification and algae control
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Filter Plants Package - XXL - 16 - 24 m²
- 552 plants for 16 - 24 m²
- Water purification and algae control
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Helophyte plant package
Helophyte Plants Package - M - 1 - 2 m²
- 30 plants for 1 - 2 m²
- Helophyte filter plantings
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Helophyte Planting Package - L - 3 - 4 m²
- 60 plants for 3 - 4 m²
- Helophyte filter plantings
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Helophyte Planting Package - XL - 8 - 12 m²
- 180 plants for 8 - 12 m²
- Helophyte filter plantings
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Helophyte Planting Package - XXL - 16 - 24 m²
- 360 plants for 16 - 24 m²
- Helophyte filter plantings
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Anti algae plant filter package
Why. Because of their low growth, they cover the shallow water and block excessive light, which helps prevent algae growth.
Do you have a plant filter with plants but still have problems, such as a green pond or string algae in your plant filter? Our packages offer a natural solution to these problems. Each package contains everything you need to balance your pond. All plants are hardy and come with a 100% grow and bloom guarantee. Choose the package that best suits your plant filter below!
Anti Algae Plant Filter Package - M - 1 - 2 m²
- 12 plants for 1 - 2 m²
- Fights and prevents filamentous algae
- Placement -1 to -20 cm
Anti Algae Plant Filter Package - L - 3 - 4 m²
- 24 plants for 3 - 4 m²
- Fights and prevents filamentous algae
- Placement -1 to -20 cm
Anti Algae Plant Filter Package - XL - 8 - 12 m²
- 96 plants for 8 - 12 m²
- Fights and prevents filamentous algae
- Placement -1 to -20 cm
Anti Algae Plant Filter Package - XXL - 16 - 24 m²
- 192 plants for 16 - 24 m²
- Fights and prevents filamentous algae
- Placement -1 to -20 cm
Frequently Asked Questions
At the end of the season, plants look a little barren as they lose their leaves and flowers. However, this is quite normal and is part of the end of the growing and flowering season, which ends in September. The most important thing is the root structure of the plant. These are very strong and hardy. The roots ultimately determine the results, so don't worry about the plants 🙂 .
The cost of making a helophyte filter can vary depending on the size of the filter and the materials used. In general, however, a helophyte filter is a relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly option for water treatment compared to other systems such as environmentally damaging pond pumps and pond filters. For 1 square meter, you will spend about €100. This is then substrate, planting and start-up bacteria.
Buy helophyte filter / swamp filter plants
Benefits of our plants:
- 100% natural and ecological.
- Perfect for biologically balanced pond.
- From our own nursery, with over 35 years of expertise.
Planting helophyte filter
great reedmace (Typha Latifolia): great reedmace is a popular choice because of its ability to remove nutrients from water. It has distinctive brown flower panicles and upright leaves.
Pied sweet flag (Acorus Calamus): sweet flag has distinctive upright leaves and helps filter waste products from the water. It also has a pleasant scent.
flag iris (Iris pseudacorus): This swamp hyacinth has beautiful yellow flowers and green leaves. It helps absorb nutrients and purify the water.
water mint (Mentha aquatica): water mint has a wonderful fragrance and helps purify water. It also has antibacterial properties.
flowering rush (Buttomus Umbelatus): flowering rush not only adds beauty to the helophyte filter, but also plays an important role in purifying the water. The plant absorbs nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, improving water quality. In addition, flowering rush provides a habitat for various beneficial microorganisms, which help break down organic waste and maintain a healthy balance in the filter.
It is important to choose a combination of different aquatic plants to create a diverse and balanced ecosystem in the helophyte filter. Be sure to select the right plants based on the specific needs of your pond and local conditions.
Helophyte filter design
Constructing helophyte filter
1. Determine the size of the filter
Determine how large the helophyte filter should be based on the size of the type of pond and the amount of water to be filtered. In general, the filter should occupy about 10% of the total volume of the pond.
2. Dig a pit
Dig a pit in the place where the filter should be. The pit should be about 60 cm deep and as big as the filter you want to make.
3. Place a layer pond substrate
Place a layer of pond substrate of about 10-15 cm on the bottom of the pit. The substrate acts as a support layer for the helophytes and allows water to flow well.
5. Plant the aquatic plants (helophytes)
Plant the helophytes in the soil and make sure they are firmly established. Choose pond plants suitable for the type of pond and the environment in which they are located.
6. Add water
Add water to the filter and allow the water to settle for several days before using the filter.
7. Connect the filter to the pond
Connect the filter to the pond and let the water flow through the filter. The water will flow through the growing medium and filter through the roots of the helophytes.
8. Maintain the filter
Maintain the filter regularly by removing dead plants and leaves and cleaning the growing medium. This will keep the filter functioning properly and keep the water clear and clean.