About

An aquatic plant, reaching 10-60cm, with lush water foliage. It flowers at surface.

About the genus

A genus of just one species of aquatic plant present in most tropical and sub-tropical fresh waterways due to both natural and human introduction. It is considered invasive and also offers a breeding ground for mosquitos. The rosettes of leaves are thick, soft and hairy and flowers pink-purple

Plant details

Suggested usesPonds, water features

Care notes

CultivationAquatic compost
PruningRemove dead foliage autumn
PropagationDivide spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceWater quality