Oxygenating Pond Plants Guide - Pond Oxygenators Explained

In this oxygenating pond plants guide, David initially covers the broad question of what is an oxygenator, before covering topics such as their seasonality, how many oxygenators you might need in your pond, and what you do with them when you get them. He also covers the three types of oxygenator plants (all underwater, part underwater, mostly above water) and discusses why some are better than others.
Finally, David goes into further depth about the most common oxygenator pond plants that are available commercially in the UK.
You can gain further information on the subjects covered in this video, and more pond plant advice and tips in David's new book: Ponds - A practical guide to design, construction and planting.
Visit: www.devonpondplants.co.uk to buy the book or to order pond plants in the UK.

[@PondLab]

Excellent advice :)

[@danielmerrell8926]

hi i was wondering if you could do a video on good plants for filtration/nutrient export that won't have sharp roots that will go through butyl liner thanks

[@jackstone4291]

Good question! (We’re all guessing to combat algae …?….)

[@danielmerrell8926]

@@jackstone4291 combat heavy metals in our tap water phosphate and plants are also good as extracting ammonia directly from the water before it is broken down into nitrite and nitrate so good protection against ammonia spikes

[@jackstone4291]

Yes that would be really useful!!!! Not just for me too but any others I’m sure too !

[@petelongrs]

Very informative video and I haven't finished watching it all yet. Just wanted to get your opinion on spiked water milfoil. I think I've taken out more than I put in originally. Small amounts are ok but needs constant attention do you think?

[@DevonPondPlants]

Hi, we get a lot of questions like this, any healthy pond should produce an excess of plants of many types. When it's getting too crowded, remove half, this is an excellent way to remove nutrients from the system and maintain clear water.

[@HaloXIIII]

Hi there,
Loved the video really informative! Wondering what are your opinions on Water Violets as oxygenators? Looking at getting some for my small barrel pond along side some hornwort?

[@DevonPondPlants]

Hi Tim, it's a lovely plant but is quite hard to grow well in my area. If it likes your water chemistry it may be ok for you😎

[@jaxx8536]

Very informative. I don't recall you mentioning water starwort which is great for wildlife.

[@DevonPondPlants]

Then you weren't paying attention - did I bore you to sleep?😉😉

[@jackstone4291]

@@DevonPondPlantscallitriche. At the beginning. Emerges in spring and dies down when gets very warm/hot.

[@AHamo-AHamo]

👍🏻

[@jennetteclements6555]

Very informative but the camera is to far away for a good look..