Next working day delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24
Description
Elodea Densa Live Plant
Features
Growth Rate: Fast
Maximum Height: 3m+ in the wild
Leaf Colour: Green
Place of Origin: North America
Also known as pondweed or Anacharis, Elodea is a fast-growing plant that adapts to cold, temperate and tropical temperatures. Commonly used with Goldfish, Betta fish and Paradise fish in small tanks and ponds. Commonly found in lakes and ponds and sometimes brackish water throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. A great addition to aquariums and ponds. Trim ends and replant if you experience rapid or choking growth.
Elodea grows quickly absorbing much carbon, hence its common description as an oxygenating plant. For more information on oxygenating plants click here.
The thin leaves provide a nice contrast to other plants in the aquarium. One single bunch supplied, average 5 stems.
Substrate
This plant does not require substrate and will grow even if placed loosely in aquaria and ponds.
Water conditions
pH: 5.5 – 8.0 slightly acidic to moderately hard preferred
Temperature: 15-23 °C
Ease of care
Easy, no special requirements. Stem cuttings can be grown on easily.
Lighting
Moderate to bright lighting is required for growth.
Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, or age of the plants you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding live plants please contact us. We do not treat this product for snails, use a dip bath prior to introducing if desired. Click here.
One single bunch supplied, on average 5 stems. May or may not include plant weight.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £3.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £6.99 |
| DPD Local Saturday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| DPD Local Saturday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
| Pallets Standard (3-5 days) | - | FREE |
| Pallets Express (1-2 days) | - | £39.99 |
| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
| Zone 1 (7-10 days) | - | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones
