{"product_id":"trapa-natans-water-chestnut-floating-plant","title":"Trapa?natans | Water chestnut | Floating Plant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnnual floating aquatic plant with attractive rosettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun in slow-moving, nutrient-rich water\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduces edible, horned nuts (water chestnuts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides surface cover, helping to shade water and reduce algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Chestnut features rosettes of glossy green, fan-shaped leaves with toothed edges that float on the water surface. The petioles (leaf stalks) near the rosette's center are often inflated, aiding buoyancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, inconspicuous four-petalled white flowers appear in summer amongst the leaves, followed by hard, woody, distinctively horned nuts that mature underwater. These nuts are edible after boiling or roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant provides valuable surface cover, which helps to shade the water, keeping it cooler and reducing algae growth. It also offers shelter for small aquatic creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows best in warm, sunny conditions in ponds, lakes, or slow streams with nutrient-rich water. As an annual, it reproduces from seed. Note: It can be highly invasive in some areas (e.g., North America); always check local guidelines before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anglo Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":46230016327855,"sku":"TRANAT5","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2991\/4287\/files\/mini-Trapa_natan_nut_2_f8e272c3-6392-4e94-8962-615dbb8e0b7a.webp?v=1771423333","url":"https:\/\/planters.co.uk\/products\/trapa-natans-water-chestnut-floating-plant","provider":"Planters.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}