• Hottonia palustris
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Hottonia palustris

Feathery native European stem plant for cool and temperate planted aquariums

Feathery native European stem plant for cool and temperate planted aquariums

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    Quick Facts

    Common name: Water violet

    Origin: Europe/Asia

    Position in Aquarium: Midground

    Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Medium pace
    Description

    Hottonia palustris, the water violet, is a delicate European aquatic plant producing fine, pinnate leaves arranged along tall, branching stems. It is one of the few native European species used in the aquarium hobby and brings a refined, feathery texture to planted layouts that is quite different from more commonly available tropical stem plants.

    It is an easy plant that prefers cooler, clear water. It can grow in low light without CO2 injection; suitable nutrition and optional added CO2 support fuller growth. It can be floated to form surface cover or rooted gently in a sandy or fine substrate. It generally performs best in unheated or cool-water aquariums rather than consistently warm tropical set-ups above 22°C.

    We primarily supply Hottonia palustris for aquarium use, where growing conditions are easier to control. It can also be grown in suitable outdoor ponds, although establishment outdoors can be more variable depending on season, temperature, light and water conditions.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, it is a distinctive choice for hobbyists looking for a native or temperate species with fine, intricate foliage.
    Plant Sizes

    You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
    Shipping

    Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
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    Customers praised this aquatic plant for arriving in "good condition" and "decent size." Most reported healthy growth, with plants "growing wonderfully" in tanks. One customer noted leaves "melting away," possibly due to lighting or water hardness. Success requires proper care including appropriate light levels and water conditions.

    • Plants are always a decent size and healthy
    • Arrived safely and in good condition. Growing wonderfully now
    • Plants were in excellent condition and have begun to grow up from the water surface
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    Etsy c.

    This is the second time I've bought from this shop and both times products arrived in good time and in very good shape. Plants are always a decent size and healthy

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    Bea D.
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    Arrived safely and in good condition. Growing wonderfully now

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    Miss L.
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    Beautiful little plant; unfortunately, it died within a few weeks, the leaves seemed to be melting away, it just disappeared. When I saw that it wasn't happy I moved it to a shadier part of the tank, but it was too late, never recovered. Other than too much light, I can't think of anything else why it died. Could it have been hard water?

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    I've failed to get Hottonia to grow for about three years now and consequently regarded it as difficult, having tried pond edge and aquaria with added nutrients. This time I have had surprising success. The Aqua Essentials plants were in excellent condition to start with and this time I tried a small aquarium in the house to keep a careful eye on them. The room faces East and gets the morning sun. The procedure was:
    1. clean the tank and remove ALL duckweed plants, fronds and seeds,
    2. Put in a good deep (2") layer of the aquarium soil (supplier address included).
    3. Top of with very carefully washed (several washes using a hose) soft sand. This was a minimal layer (about 1/2" or less).
    4. plant Hottonia by pushing roots through the sand into the soil (tried forceps and finger).
    5. plants were planted separately...not in a bunch.
    6. matured water was added from a rainwater butt.
    7. depth of water was about 2-2 1/2" only as I'd nticed that these plants are cultivated with only the roots in a nutrient solution
    8. Within a week or so they have begun to grow up from the water surface (all of them) and towards the light.
    9. They look very healthy.

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    Angie B.
    Review

    Arrived after 5 days in good condition. Plant has been in tank for 5 days now and seems to be doing well.

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    Is Hottonia palustris a tropical or coldwater plant?

    It is a temperate species that prefers cooler water and generally performs best in unheated or cool-water aquariums below around 22°C.

    Can Hottonia palustris be grown outdoors?

    It can be grown in suitable outdoor ponds, although establishment outdoors can be more variable depending on the season, temperature, light and water conditions. We primarily supply and advise on it as an aquarium plant.

    Does it need CO2?

    CO2 supplementation is beneficial and helps produce the most compact, healthy growth. It can be kept without it but may grow more slowly.

    Can it be floated or does it need to be planted?

    It can be floated or gently anchored in a sandy or fine substrate. Floating it can also provide surface cover in cooler-water set-ups.

    Will it grow in a tropical aquarium?

    It is not ideally suited to consistently warm tropical temperatures above 22–24°C and tends to perform better in cooler conditions.

    Is it native to the UK?

    Yes. Hottonia palustris is native to Europe, including the UK, where it occurs in ponds, ditches and slow-moving waterways.

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    Hottonia palustris

    Feathery native European stem plant for cool and temperate planted aquariums

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    Easy care Low light CO2 not required Background plant
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    About this plant

    Hottonia palustris, the water violet, is a delicate European aquatic plant producing fine, pinnate leaves arranged along tall, branching stems. It is one of the few native European species used in the aquarium hobby and brings a refined, feathery texture to planted layouts that is quite different from more commonly available tropical stem plants.

    It is an easy plant that prefers cooler, clear water. It can grow in low light without CO2 injection; suitable nutrition and optional added CO2 support fuller growth. It can be floated to form surface cover or rooted gently in a sandy or fine substrate. It generally performs best in unheated or cool-water aquariums rather than consistently warm tropical set-ups above 22°C.

    We primarily supply Hottonia palustris for aquarium use, where growing conditions are easier to control. It can also be grown in suitable outdoor ponds, although establishment outdoors can be more variable depending on season, temperature, light and water conditions.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, it is a distinctive choice for hobbyists looking for a native or temperate species with fine, intricate foliage.

    Product FAQs

    Is Hottonia palustris a tropical or coldwater plant?

    It is a temperate species that prefers cooler water and generally performs best in unheated or cool-water aquariums below around 22°C.

    Can Hottonia palustris be grown outdoors?

    It can be grown in suitable outdoor ponds, although establishment outdoors can be more variable depending on the season, temperature, light and water conditions. We primarily supply and advise on it as an aquarium plant.

    Does it need CO2?

    CO2 supplementation is beneficial and helps produce the most compact, healthy growth. It can be kept without it but may grow more slowly.

    Can it be floated or does it need to be planted?

    It can be floated or gently anchored in a sandy or fine substrate. Floating it can also provide surface cover in cooler-water set-ups.

    Will it grow in a tropical aquarium?

    It is not ideally suited to consistently warm tropical temperatures above 22–24°C and tends to perform better in cooler conditions.

    Is it native to the UK?

    Yes. Hottonia palustris is native to Europe, including the UK, where it occurs in ponds, ditches and slow-moving waterways.