{"product_id":"stratiotes-aloides-water-soldier-marginal-plant","title":"Stratiotes aloides | Water soldier | Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique free-floating or loosely rooted aquatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade in still or slow-moving water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides excellent habitat for aquatic invertebrates and amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting seasonal behaviour: sinks in winter, rises in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Soldier forms rosettes of stiff, brittle, serrated, sword-shaped leaves, giving it a distinctive, almost prehistoric appearance. These rosettes can reach up to 40cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, mature plants may produce small, three-petalled white flowers emerging from a spathe. It is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers occur on separate plants (though female plants are rare in some regions like the UK).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers excellent shelter for aquatic insects (like dragonfly larvae), small fish, and newts. The plant itself obtains nutrients directly from the water and is a good oxygenator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing plant for ponds, it has a unique life cycle, typically sinking to the pond bottom to overwinter and rising again in spring. Note: It can be invasive in some regions; always check local regulations before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anglo Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":49035610161305,"sku":"rzo1789530078834","price":11.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/7510\/6713\/files\/stratiotes-aloides-water-soldier-marginal-plant_1.webp?v=1789530107","url":"https:\/\/guipureglam.shop\/products\/stratiotes-aloides-water-soldier-marginal-plant","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}