Waterweed Elodea Canadensis | THE oxygen plant for clear water
Waterweed, many people have seen this aquatic plant before. It is in fact the oxygen plant for the bottom of the aquarium or pond, the stems of this oxygen plant grow up and float through the water. Would you like to know everything about this ideal oxygen plant? Then read on quickly!
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All about waterweed
- What is waterweed?
- What is the function of waterweed?
- How do I keep my waterweed healthy?
- How deep should waterweed be planted?
What is waterweed?
Waterweed is a hardy oxygen plant often used as a decorative plant in aquariums, ponds and fountains. It is a strong aquatic plant that expands quickly, this is ideal for those who have large water sources. In fact, waterweed ensures that water quality remains healthy as the plant purifies the water of waste products and releases oxygen to the water. There are two species of waterweed: broad waterweed (Elodea Densa) and narrow waterweed (Egeria Densa) , the action of these two species is the same.
What is the function of waterweed?
Waterweed is known as a commonly used plant in ponds and aquariums. This is because the plant has the ability to produce a lot of oxygen and grow quickly. In addition, waterweed is hardy and easy to maintain, making it an excellent choice for novice pond or aquarium owners. Basically, the bottom line is that waterweed has a water-purifying effect that allows the plant to keep the water in your water source hard and healthy as well as water values: GH value, PH value, KH value, helps stabilize.
How do I keep my waterweed healthy?
You keep waterweed healthy by giving the plant a good start. First, make sure your pond is is well decorated This will ensure that your aquatic plants will feel at home in your pond. Waterweed is best placed on the bottom of the pond or aquarium, where the plant feels most at home, but the plant can also be planted loose in the water.
How deep should waterweed be planted?
Waterweed can be planted at any depth, but at a maximum depth of 120 centimeters. But waterweed does not have to be planned, as it can also be placed loose in the water, where it floats around through the water.
Frequently asked questions about waterweed
Waterweed does not need to be replaced because the aquatic plant grows quickly and thus expands rapidly in the pond.
Waterweed certainly blooms, in spring small white flowers grow on the ends of the waterweed.

Simon van der Velde
Pond specialist and aquatic plant grower since 1986
Simon's vision is to let nature do its work in your pond. No need to buy all kinds of measuring equipment and water improvers. If the fish are swimming nicely and the plants are growing well, then the water in the pond is of good quality. With a good planting plan and the right approach, you can save a lot of money and maintenance, and ensure a clear, biologically balanced pond that becomes more beautiful every year.