Duckweed (Lemnoideae)

Product description

Add a hardy, fast-growing floating plant to your pond or aquarium with our live Duckweed (Lemnoideae), supplied in a generous 50ml portion. Duckweed forms a lush green carpet across the water's surface and is a favourite among Australian water gardeners for its low-maintenance nature and impressive benefits.

Duckweed is a natural workhorse for any water feature. It absorbs excess nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates directly from the water, helping to starve out unwanted algae and keep your pond clear and balanced. Its dense surface cover also provides valuable shade, reducing water temperature and offering shelter for fish, frogs and other pond life. 

Rich in protein, duckweed doubles as a nutritious, natural food source for goldfish, koi, native fish, ducks and turtles. It multiplies rapidly in warm, sunny conditions, so a small starter portion quickly establishes into a thriving colony.

Why choose our Duckweed (Lemnoideae)

• Natural pond filtration that reduces nitrates and phosphates
• Helps control and suppress algae growth
• Provides shade, shelter and cooler water for fish and wildlife
• A protein-rich, natural food for fish, ducks and turtles
• Fast-growing, hardy and extremely easy to care for
• Ideal for ponds, water gardens, aquariums and aquaponics setups

Care tips: Simply float the duckweed on the surface of still or slow-moving water in a sunny to partly shaded position. It requires no planting or substrate and will spread naturally. Thin it out periodically to maintain your desired coverage.

Backed by the team at We Know Water Gardens, your live duckweed is carefully packaged and delivered across Australia.