{"title":"Aquarium Plants for Water Bowls \u0026 Patio Ponds","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a lush underwater garden with our range of aquarium-style aquatic plants for water bowls, patio ponds and container fish ponds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese plants are selected for growing submerged in nutrient-rich aquarium substrate, making them ideal for small aquatic setups where you want to bring the look of a planted aquarium outdoors. Choose from bunching and stem-style plants that add colour, texture, movement and natural structure beneath the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of these plants are easy to grow and can be trimmed and replanted as they develop, allowing you to shape your water bowl or patio pond over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our range of submerged aquarium plants and create your own miniature aquatic garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-pennywort-bunch","title":"Green Pennywort Bunch","description":"- also called \"pennywort\" or \"golden creeping jenny\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- grows vigorously under bright light\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- easy, hardy stem plant. 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Its fine, feathery leaves provide excellent texture and movement, making it a popular choice for the background of an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fast-growing aquatic plant can reach around \u003cstrong\u003e20–60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e when grown well, making it particularly useful for adding height and depth to larger aquariums. It can also be trimmed to maintain a shorter, more compact appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiligree Milfoil is relatively undemanding and can tolerate lower light conditions, although it will produce stronger, fuller growth when provided with \u003cstrong\u003emedium to high light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results when growing Filigree Milfoil submerged, plant the roots into a nutrient-rich \u003cstrong\u003eaquarium soil substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Plant \u0026amp; Shrimp Stratum 2kg\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide a suitable growing medium for healthy aquatic plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Filigree Milfoil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyriophyllum simulans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filigree Milfoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic stem plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–60cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, soft and feathery stem growth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low light tolerant; medium to high light recommended for best growth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not essential\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submerged or above water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquariums, planted tanks and water bowls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiligree Milfoil is supplied in bunches with roots. Plant the stems into a nutrient-rich aquarium soil substrate, keeping the foliage above the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting several stems together will create a fuller background display. Allow enough space between bunches for light to reach the foliage and for the plant to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrim and Replant for Fuller Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular trimming is a great way to encourage a thicker stand of Filigree Milfoil. 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