August 2024 this plant will no longer be for sale in the UK. Buy now to avoid losing out forever!
Get your pond ready for the summer and keep it algae free - the natural way. Ideal for outdoor ponds or open-top aquariums.
Like water hyacinth, water lettuce is a useful plant for keeping the pond free of algae in the spring and early summer months when the water lilies and other aquatic plants are still getting going. It is helpful as it outcompetes algae for nutrients in the water, thereby preventing massive algae blooms.
It is a tropical floating plant, and so will die off completely and for good in winter, but it will multiply rapidly during the summer if the pond water is sufficiently rich in nutrients. If you want it to survive the winter, bring it inside where it's warmer.
It is a good plant for container water gardens as well which look great on a window sill or a bowl in your kitchen - a refreshing difference to cut flowers.
DIRECTIONS - PLEASE READ:
When the plant arrived with you, spray it with water. It needs to rehydrate. Roots are often detached during transport - don't worry about this as it's very common. The plant doesn't really like to be shipped. Roots grow back.
Please do not forget to mist heavily. Repeat every day for 5 days. Twice a day is best or until you feel the leaves and you can feel the moisture in them. Wilting one's or very soft leaves need more misting.
Note: If you forget or can't be bothered to mist, this plant isn't for you. It does need some TLC when it arrives. Once established and as long as it's warm, it will grow quickly without misting.
Shipping info
All our products are in stock, ready to ship (unless otherwise stated). Order before 4pm for same day dispatch (Mon-Fri). Prices start at £4.99 for a Tracked 48 Service (up to 5kgs) and £8.99 for Express Delivery via DPD.
Our Delivery Promise To You
If you choose Express Delivery, we will replace any plants that are damaged due to delays. Express Delivery is a fast, trackable, and reliable option with a one hour delivery window. It also ensures that the plants will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility. If you choose a different postage option, such as Tracked 24 or Tracked 48, you will not be covered for any damages due to delays and will assume the risk yourself if the plants do not arrive in good condition. Express Delivery includes an insurance policy, which may cost more but provides added peace of mind.
Excellent quality plants arrived promptly, several budding with new growth. Great value as well.
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Bruce M.
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Excellent quality plants arrived promptly, several budding with new growth. Great value as well.
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Petch S.
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As always from this company an excellent healthy plant carefully packaged and prompt delivery.
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Petch S.
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As always from this company an excellent healthy plant carefully packaged and prompt delivery.
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Daryl H.
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Arrived very quickly, and well packed, plants now happily floating in pond
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Daryl H.
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Arrived very quickly, and well packed, plants now happily floating in pond
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Colin B.
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This plant is rubbish it dies within a week of being in water - others also have stated the same I know who have purchased this
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Colin B.
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This plant is rubbish it dies within a week of being in water - others also have stated the same I know who have purchased this
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Les M.
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I have had water letuce in the past from another supplier which were great no.problems at all, full.roots and leaves. However, these arrived with the roots all but cut off and just a few leaves. I put them in the greenhouse to recover we will see if they do. Not the best and disappointed in how they were treated and arrived.
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Les M.
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I have had water letuce in the past from another supplier which were great no.problems at all, full.roots and leaves. However, these arrived with the roots all but cut off and just a few leaves. I put them in the greenhouse to recover we will see if they do. Not the best and disappointed in how they were treated and arrived.
Your plants will be wrapped with recyclable Honey Comb wrap - sounds cool because it is :). It interlocks which means we don't need to use tape either, reducing our impact on the environment.
Not only is delivery fast with DPD Express but it's also green as they offset all the carbon their vehicles produce. Guilt free delivery which we're very proud of...
We guarantee you'll be happy with your order. But if you're not, please contact us so we can resolve. We are 100% here to help and will always do our best to resolve any issues - that's a promise.
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Etsy customer
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
Hottonia palustris
nina
First time ordering plants online and I now have a permanent source. Not only cheaper but so much better than previous purchases I’ve made in store.
Can’t make a single complaint, next day delivery, great packaging no damage anything. And the moss balls are so tiny I love it. Can’t wait to add them to the tank.
They include little care sheets to figure out how to properly care for your plants if needed. Will be coming back when I’m ready to move forward with the next plants. Great company ☺️
Aqua Essentials
Etsy customer
All plants arrived in excellent condition and made a perfect addition to my aquarium
Bolbitis heudelotii (Congo fern)
Etsy customer
Super fast delivery well packaged item identical to picture really happy looks fab
I have had the plants about three weeks now and so far so good. If Aqua Essentials could please provide a list of easy to grow plants. I know Co2 instruction is ideal but i am not sure how that is achieved or the cost of doing that?
Fast delivery and plants arrived in great condition i am now waiting to monitor the growth in my nee set up and then I will be placing a further order.
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
I’ve ordered the XL Hastifolia several times before and yet again, my last ones arrived pristine, well packaged and looked stunning as soon as they went into my aquarium
