Hippuris Species - Feathery Mare's Tail
The Feathery Mare's Tail is a vibrant aquatic plant, serving as an excellent native alternative to Parrot Feather. Its bottlebrush-like foliage adds texture and color to ponds, with stems that grow both submerged and upright. This fast-growing plant provides essential oxygenation and offers crucial cover for small fish and pond wildlife. Generally easy to care for, it thrives in outdoor pond environments and blooms with subtle buff green flowers throughout the summer months.
$9.94
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
818
/ 955
#818 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Aquarium Placement
Marginal
/ Marginal
Who it's for
- Distinctive Visual Texture
- Natural Water Clarifier
- Exceptional Cold Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Spreading Habit
- Requires Containment Planting
- Debris Accumulation Risk
Key Specs
Aquarium Placement
Marginal
Growth Rate
Fast
Plant Form
Rhizome Plant
CO2 Requirement
No CO2 Required
Maximum Height
24 inches
Propagation Method
Runners
Leaf Color Pattern
Green
Origin Region
North America
Features
- Native substitute for Parrot Feather
- Oxygenates pond water
- Provides cover for fish and wildlife
- Grows submerged and upright
- Fast growth rate
- Easy to care for
- Rhizome plant form
- Suitable for outdoor ponds
What customers say
Customers are generally pleased with the health and vibrancy of the Feathery Mare's Tail upon delivery. The primary positive theme is the plant's robust quality, often arriving green and ready for immediate placement. Users consistently note its reliability in establishing quickly, effectively oxygenating the water and providing necessary coverage. While some mention the quantity could be slightly larger for the price, the overall consensus highlights the excellent quality and ease of successful pond integration, making it a reliable choice for aquatic gardening.
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