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Potamogeton crispus (Curled pondweed)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Potamogeton crispus
Other names
Curled pondweed, Curly pondweed, Water calthrops
Genus
Potamogeton Potamogeton
Species
P. crispus - P. crispus is a deep water aquatic plant with mid-green, oblong leaves that have wavy margins.
Potamogeton crispus is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Divide regularly to keep growth in check
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Potamogeton crispus (Curled pondweed) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic
Cultivation
Plant in sandy loam in a basket, cover with a layer of gravel and place at the bottom of the pool.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Potamogeton crispus
Other names
Curled pondweed, Curly pondweed, Water calthrops
Genus
Potamogeton Potamogeton
Species
P. crispus - P. crispus is a deep water aquatic plant with mid-green, oblong leaves that have wavy margins.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Divide regularly to keep growth in check
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Potamogeton crispus (Curled pondweed) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic
Cultivation
Plant in sandy loam in a basket, cover with a layer of gravel and place at the bottom of the pool.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Pond/In water | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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