Potamogeton Lucens, commonly known as Shining Pondweed, is a captivating aquatic plant renowned for its striking translucent leaves and ease of care. Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, this perennial plant thrives in still or slow-flowing freshwater environments, making it an excellent addition to aquariums and ponds.

Key Features:

• Distinctive Appearance: Shining Pondweed features large, bright green, transparent leaves with a netted texture, providing a unique and attractive look to any aquatic setup.
• Growth Habit: This plant can grow up to 2 meters long, forming dense underwater foliage that offers excellent cover and habitat for aquatic life. It also produces creamy white flowers from summer to fall, adding to its visual appeal.

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Prefers bright, direct sunlight but can tolerate moderate lighting. Providing adequate light will enhance its growth and overall health.
• Water Parameters: Thrives in water temperatures between 18-28°C (65-82°F) and prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH levels (7.0-8.0). It grows well in calcareous, nutrient-rich waters.
• Substrate: While it can be planted in sand or aquatic compost, ensure it is weighted down initially to help it establish roots. It can also tolerate soft, peaty substrates common in calcareous wetlands.

Benefits:

• Aquarium and Pond Enhancement: Potamogeton Lucens not only adds aesthetic value with its lush, green foliage but also improves water quality by providing oxygen and reducing nutrient levels, thus preventing algae growth.
• Habitat and Shelter: The dense growth of Shining Pondweed offers an excellent refuge for fish and other aquatic organisms, promoting a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
• Low Maintenance: This plant is relatively easy to care for, requiring minimal maintenance once established. Regular pruning of dead or damaged leaves helps maintain its appearance and health.

Care Tips:

• Watering Needs: Ensure the plant remains submerged and receives ample water, especially during its initial growth stages. During blooming periods, it may require more frequent watering.
• Pruning: Light pruning during spring and summer helps promote healthy growth and prevent overcrowding. Remove dead or discolored leaves to improve light penetration and water circulation.

Conclusion:

Potamogeton Lucens (Shining Pondweed) is an excellent choice for aquarists and pond enthusiasts looking to enhance their aquatic environments with a beautiful and functional plant. Its vibrant green, transparent leaves and easy-care nature make it suitable for both beginners and experienced hobbyists. Incorporate this stunning plant into your aquarium or pond to enjoy its visual appeal and ecological benefits.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.