Shining pondweed
Potamogeton lucens
Shining pondweed is a fully submerged aquatic perennial best suited to ponds, water gardens, or aquarium-style outdoor features with clean, nutrient-rich water. It requires stable water quality, moderate light, and a loamy substrate to anchor its roots — it will not survive outside of an aquatic environment. This plant is an excellent oxygenator and provides valuable habitat and food for fish and waterfowl.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Submerged — Permanently Aquatic • Must Remain Fully Submerged In Clean, Still To Slow-Moving Freshwater At All Times
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 28, 2022 by Patrice Bracquart (cc-by-sa)
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