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Trapa natans, commonly known as water chestnut or water caltrop, is an aquatic plant species that is native to Asia, Europe, and Africa. It has floating leaves that form rosettes on the water's surface and produces distinctive fruits that resemble spiny chestnuts. The plant has been cultivated for its edible seeds and fruits for thousands of years and is a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines. It is also used in traditional medicine for its various health benefits. However, in some areas, it is considered an invasive species due to its ability to form dense mats that can interfere with aquatic ecosystems and recreational activities.
Looking for a beautiful and unique addition to your pond, aquarium, or water garden? Look no further than Trapa natans, also known as water chestnut!
This aquatic plant species is native to Europe and Asia and produces a nut-like fruit that resembles a chestnut, adding a touch of natural beauty to any aquatic environment. Water chestnut is also known for its edible fruit, which is a good source of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and minerals.
However, it's important to note that Trapa natans is considered an invasive species in some parts of the world, including the United States, and can cause ecological and economic harm by disrupting natural ecosystems and clogging waterways. Therefore, we strongly encourage customers to check with their local laws and regulations before purchasing this plant species, to ensure that it is legal to do so in their area.
If you do decide to bring Trapa natans into your aquatic environment, it's important to take precautions to prevent the plant from spreading to natural bodies of water. We recommend keeping the plant contained and disposing of any excess or unwanted plant material in a trash receptacle, rather than in natural waterways.
Overall, Trapa natans can be a beautiful and interesting addition to your pond, aquarium, or water garden, but it's important to be responsible and informed when introducing any new plant species to the environment.
- Sold as bare-root plant
- Approx 5-8 inches in size
- If you choose Extra Large, we will find the large, fine specimen for you
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Trapa natans |
Common Name |
Water chestnut |
Placement |
Floating |
CO2 |
Not required |
Growth Rates |
Fast |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Not required |
Can be grow emerged? |
No |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
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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.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- 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
- 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!
- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.