If your garden pond is a little cloudy and tends to form algae, then hornleaf could possibly help you achieve clear water and a he althy pond. Because it is often used as a water purifier and oxygen dispenser.
Why is the hornleaf useful in the pond?
The horn leaf in the garden pond cleans the water, improves the water quality, forms oxygen and protects against algae formation. It is easy to care for, good for fish, and tolerates stagnant or slow-moving water. Light requirements and water temperature are not critical.
Where does the hornleaf feel comfortable?
The hornleaf prefers stagnant or slow-flowing water, so it also fits well in a garden pond. The evergreen herb only flowers rarely and is quite inconspicuous. The water temperature is not particularly important to the Hornbill, but it shouldn't be too calcareous. The hornleaf doesn't need a lot of light either.
Are hornleaf and fish allowed in the same pond?
The horn leaf does not harm the fish. The opposite is actually the case, because it produces a lot of oxygen, which the fish need to live. The horn leaf also filters pollutants from the water, improving its quality and preventing the excessive spread of algae.
At the same time, the floating horn leaf can serve as a hiding place, especially for young fish. This means they are safe from predators. Female fish also like to use a clump of these floating plants to spawn.
How do you care for the hornleaf?
The hornleaf is very easy to care for. It reproduces all by itself and does not need to be fertilized or watered. You don't even have to plant the hornleaf. But it doesn't work without care. You have to prevent your hornleaf from multiplying uncontrollably in order to keep your garden pond in balance in the long term.
If the hornleaf spreads too much, fish off some of the plants. This is easy to do with a long-handled rake (€138.00 on Amazon). You should shorten the long tendrils a little about twice a year. Cut off the back end of the main shoot and leave the front part with the young shoot tips in the water. The horn leaf will start to grow again without any problems.
Benefits for the pond:
- cleanse the water
- improves water quality
- forms oxygen
- protects against algae formation
Tip
Clean the water in your garden pond with the horn leaf and at the same time ensure that your fish get enough oxygen. This may even save you from having to use a pond pump.
