Potamogeton — 7 species

Botanical species in the genus Potamogeton recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Potamogeton cheesemanii

Potamogeton cheesemanii

Family: Potamogetonaceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A submerged aquatic plant that can be used as an oxygenator of ponds.

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Potamogeton crispus

Potamogeton crispus

Family: Potamogetonaceae

Cultivation

A submerged aquatic plant that can be used as an oxygenator of ponds. It is best given a loam based medium in full sun. It prefers alkaline water.

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Potamogeton cristatus

Potamogeton cristatus

Family: Potamogetonaceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A submerged aquatic plant that can be used as an oxygenator of ponds.

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Potamogeton distinctus

Potamogeton distinctus

Family: Potamogetonaceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A submerged aquatic plant that can be used as an oxygenator of ponds.

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Potamogeton natans

Potamogeton natans

Family: Potamogetonaceae

Cultivation

A submerged aquatic plant that can be used as an oxygenator of ponds. It is best given a loam based medium in full sun. Succeeds in acid or calcareous conditions.

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Potamogeton oxyphyllus

Potamogeton oxyphyllus

Family: Potamogetonaceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in much of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A submerged aquatic plant that can be used as an oxygenator of ponds.

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Potamogeton suboblongus

Potamogeton suboblongus

Family: Potamogetonaceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A submerged aquatic plant that can be used as an oxygenator of ponds.

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