Pond Plants

Planting plugs

Plug plants are compact plants with a solid root ball, directly transplantable. Plug plants are hardened off at our nursery, making them resistant to cold, heat and drought. Thanks to their strong roots, they grow quickly and filter water by reducing nitrate and nitrite.

flowering rush - 100 pieces - Loose plugs - Butomus Umbellatus

- 100 aquatic plants for 5 - 7 m²
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

Original price was: 250.00.Current price is: 149.95.

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pickerel weed - 100 pieces - Loose plugs - Pontederia Cordata Swamp hyacinth

- 100 aquatic plants for 5 - 7 m²
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

Original price was: 250.00.Current price is: 149.95.

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Blue Lis - 100 pieces - Loose plugs - Iris Kaempferi

- 100 marsh plants for 5 - 7 m²
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

Original price was: 250.00.Current price is: 149.95.

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Dwarf glaucous pod - 100 pieces - Loose plugs - Typha Minima

- 100 marsh plants for 5 - 7 m²
- Full-grown height: 60 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

Original price was: 250.00.Current price is: 149.95.

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Pied sweet flag - 100 pieces - Loose plugs - Acorus Calamus Variegatus

- 100 aquatic plants for 5 - 7 m²
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

Original price was: 250.00.Current price is: 149.95.

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For a functioning plant filter, combine tall filter plants with low-growing oxygen plants. Tall plants, such as plug plants, provide natural filtration and waste absorption, while low-growing oxygen plants reduce algae growth by oxygenating the water and limiting light penetration.

Recommendation: Plant 12 to 15 plants per m². Combine loose tall filter plants directly in the pond substrate with low-growing oxygen plants for optimal biological balance and clear water.

Simon van der Velde

Pond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

Best low-growing oxygen plants

Frequently asked questions about filter plants

Pond Advice

The choice of plants depends on what you want to achieve. In our opinion, the top 6 best plants for a natural pond filter are: flag iris, sweet flag, water mint, dwarf licorice, needlewort and parrot feather. These plants can also be ordered from us as a complete package, a plant filter mix of 64 plants, specially formulated for optimal filtration and clear water.

The amount of plants depends on the size of your pond and the specific needs of the ecosystem. In general, the larger the pond, the more plants you need. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 12 to 15 plants per square meter of water surface, but this can vary depending on the plant species and the specific requirements of your pond.

Loose filter plants, also called plugs, are robust plants that you can place directly in a layer pond substrate . Place these plants in the shallow end of the pond or in the plant filter so that their roots are in the water. This allows them to contribute optimally to the natural filtration of your pond.

Loose plugs that can go down to -10cm deep:

  • flag iris (Iris Pseudacorus)
  • Blue Lis (Iris Kaempferi)
  • Dwarf glade (Typha Minima)

Loose plugs that can go down to -20cm deep:

  • Large great reedmace (Typha Latifolia reedmace)
  • flowering rush (Butomus Umbellatus)
  • Pied sweet flag (Acorus Calamus Variegatus)
  • pickerel weed (Pontederia Cordata Swamp hyacinth)

What are plug plants for the pond?

Plug plants are young plants grown in a tray with a compact amount of substrate. The roots are firmly embedded in a clod of soil or peat, making them immediately ready for further growth, potting, or transplanting.

Benefits of plugs pond plants

  1. Easy to handle: Light and easy to move, ideal for pond, swamp and filter construction.
  2. Uniformity: plugs grow in controlled conditions, ensuring uniform quality.
  3. Healthy root development: The compact root ball prevents root damage when repotting or transplanting.
  4. Saving time: plugs skip a growth phase, making the process more efficient.

Unique advantages of our aquatic plants plugs

  1. Hardy assortment: We offer a wide range of hardy pond plants. This guarantees plants that are resistant to frost and perfect for long-term use in various pond and water environments.
  2. Refrigerated storage at rest: By storing the plugs in a refrigerated cell at rest, their growth process is slowed down. This maintains their quality and viability, making them ready for immediate use when conditions are ideal.
  3. Size of plants: Our plugs often grow into plants more vigorous than those in a 9 cm or even larger pot. This means that customers need not compromise on plant size, despite the plugs' more compact shape.
  4. Time savings in handling: Working with plugs takes much less time than handling traditional plants in 9 cm pots, as often offered in garden centers or at regular aquatic plant nurseries. This reduces labor costs and increases efficiency.
  5. Better growth results: Pond plants in 9-inch pots, as you often encounter during the aquatic plant season, often contain young plants. This can be detrimental to growth and final results. Our plugs are already further developed, resulting in a healthier, more robust plant with better growth potential.

Our pond plant plugs are an efficient, high-quality solution that provides an excellent year-round foundation for successful pond construction and maintenance.

Buy plug plants: for pond, bank or marsh

Buy plug plants? Plant directly into substrate, bank or marsh - 100% growth and flowering guarantee, organic grown in our own nursery
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