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Description
Stratiotes Aloides | Water Soldier (Pack of 5)
Stratiotes Aloides, otherwise known as the pond Water Soldier, is an unusual native plant with long, narrow and serrated leaves. Stratiotes Aloides like to have their roots in contact with the soil or mulm on the base of the pond (Mulm is also called detritus - the organic debris that builds up in and on the pond substrate).
Most ponds containing Stratiotes Water Soldiers seem to have clear water, so they must be beneficial to water clarity, although their oxygenating qualities are unproven. Allow water soldiers to die back naturally, old plants will rot away and the young plants rise to the surface the following spring to bear small white flowers, starting the cycle all over again.
Are floating plants good for my garden pond?
Yes, floating plants like Stratiotes Aloides - Water Soldier, is great for keeping pond water healthy for fish and aquatic life. The roots are long and will trap and help break down waste and plant debris, as well as trapping small insects and creatures for fish to feed on. For a helpful guide on how to keep and maintain floating plants please click here.
Features
Type: Floating (Freshwater Only)
Position: Full sun to part shade
Flower Colour: White
Flowers: June to August
Spread: 15-30cm
Depth: 0cm / surface
Season: Summer
Growth Rate: Medium
Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.
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.
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