Hydrocharis morsus-ranae - BEAKER

Description
With its dark green leaves, the Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as ponds. White flowers appear from July to August. It prefers nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Frogbit is well tolerant of frost. The runner-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 6 cm.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Frogbits are dark green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Frogbit has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous.

Water depth
20 - 50 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Frogbit sets beautiful accents together with: Cattail, pikeweed.

Care
This plant needs to be regularly fed with special fertiliser to ensure that it thrives and gives pleasure.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from July to August.

Use
pond