- Scientific Name: Limnobium (From the Greek hydros (water) and charis (grace)) spongia (From the Latin morsus (bite) and rana (frog); referring to the tendency of frogs to hunt for food among the plants)
- Common Names: American Sponge Plant
- Hardiness Zone: 6-10 What Zone am I?
- Flowering Season: June - September
- Cultural Requirements:
- Thrives in full sun
- Soil pH requirements: 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
- Simply toss this plant on the water and let it float freely
Floating aquatic plants can be a very effective way of adding filtration and surface coverage to a water garden. Since the free floating plants, have no roots anchored in soil they draw 100% of their nutrients directly from the water, feeding on nutrients that would otherwise feed algae. Simply place these plants around your pond or in the bio-filter.
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