Salvinia cucullata Floating Plants -Pack of 5

Salvinia cucullata Floating Plants – Pack of 5

Salvinia cucullata is a striking floating aquatic plant prized for its unique folded, cup-shaped leaves and its ability to create a natural, attractive cover across the pond surface. Supplied as a pack of 5 healthy plants, this fast-growing floating fern is ideal for ponds, water gardens and wildlife habitats.

The dense foliage helps reduce sunlight penetration into the water, naturally limiting algae growth while providing valuable shelter for fish, tadpoles, newts and other pond wildlife. The fine root systems hanging beneath the plants also help absorb excess nutrients, supporting a healthier pond ecosystem.

With its unusual textured leaves and vibrant green colour, Salvinia cucullata adds both beauty and function to any pond.

Benefits of Salvinia cucullata

• Attractive floating plant with distinctive folded leaves
• Helps reduce algae by shading the water surface
• Provides shelter and protection for fish and wildlife
• Absorbs excess nutrients from the water
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Creates natural surface cover
• Ideal for ornamental and wildlife ponds

Plant Information

• Common Name: Floating Water Fern
• Botanical Name: Salvinia cucullata
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Pond Depth: Free Floating
• UK Native: No
• Wildlife Friendly: Yes

Supplied As

• Pack of 5 healthy floating plants
• Carefully packed to ensure safe arrival

Care Instructions

Simply place the plants on the pond surface and allow them to float freely. Salvinia cucullata prefers still or slow-moving water and will multiply rapidly in warm conditions. As a tropical species, it is not fully hardy in UK winters and may require protection or replacement each season.

Why Choose Floating Plants?

Floating plants play an important role in maintaining pond balance by providing shade, reducing algae growth, improving water quality and creating valuable habitat for aquatic life.

All plants are carefully selected before dispatch to ensure the highest possible quality and condition on arrival.