{"title":"Aquatic Hornwort","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eGenus: Ceratophyllum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceratophyllaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hornwort\u003cbr data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmopolitan — found in freshwater habitats worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eCeratophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of submerged, free-floating aquatic plants commonly known as hornworts. These plants lack roots and anchor themselves by floating freely in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters. Their slender, branched stems bear whorls of finely divided, needle-like leaves that give the plant a feathery appearance. Hornworts play an important role in aquatic ecosystems by oxygenating water, providing habitat, and competing with algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eThrives fully submerged in still or slow-moving freshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"863\"\u003ePrefers moderate to high light for healthy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of water temperatures and pH levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003ePropagates easily by fragmentation; control spread as it can become invasive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eSuitable for aquariums, ponds, and water gardens for oxygenation and cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eHornwort is one of the few aquatic plants that lacks roots, absorbing nutrients directly from water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eHelps control algae growth by competing for nutrients and providing shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eProvides excellent cover and spawning habitat for fish and aquatic invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eCommonly used in aquariums and outdoor water features for its fast growth and low maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eSome species are considered invasive in non-native regions, requiring management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-hornwort.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}