{"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":46230016131247,"sku":"STRALO5","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2991\/4287\/files\/mini-Stratiotes_aloides_2_3c5ce76d-da80-432d-830d-2f7b1b099725.webp?v=1763382647","url":"https:\/\/planters.co.uk\/products\/stratiotes-aloides-water-soldier-marginal-plant","provider":"Planters.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}