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Smooth frogbit | Limnobium laevigatum

    Description

    Smooth frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is an attractive floating pond plant with shiny green foliage that naturally rests on the water’s surface. Each leaf is filled with spongy tissue, giving excellent buoyancy and creating a soft, natural look across the pond.

    This medium-growth floater thrives in full sun and produces juvenile plants on the ends of runners, gradually forming a pleasing raft of greenery. The trailing roots hang beneath the surface, helping to remove nitrates from the water and supporting clearer, healthier pond conditions.

    As a floating pond plant, Smooth frogbit offers valuable surface cover and underwater shelter, which can benefit a wide range of pond wildlife. Its compact habit makes it a good choice for both small garden ponds and larger water features where additional shade and natural filtration are desired.

    Smooth frogbit | Limnobium laevigatum

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      Glossy green floating foliage that cleans water and provides shelter for fish.

      Pack of 5 floating plants

      £17

      • Delivery by end of May

              Glossy green floating foliage that cleans water and provides shelter for fish.

              Description

              Smooth frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is an attractive floating pond plant with shiny green foliage that naturally rests on the water’s surface. Each leaf is filled with spongy tissue, giving excellent buoyancy and creating a soft, natural look across the pond.

              This medium-growth floater thrives in full sun and produces juvenile plants on the ends of runners, gradually forming a pleasing raft of greenery. The trailing roots hang beneath the surface, helping to remove nitrates from the water and supporting clearer, healthier pond conditions.

              As a floating pond plant, Smooth frogbit offers valuable surface cover and underwater shelter, which can benefit a wide range of pond wildlife. Its compact habit makes it a good choice for both small garden ponds and larger water features where additional shade and natural filtration are desired.

              Care Instructions

              Light: Smooth Frogbit thrives best in full sun, ensuring vibrant growth and healthy leaves.

              Temperature: Keep the plant above 10°C (50°F) to maintain optimal health. It is not frost hardy.

              Winter Care: Before the first frost, remove any decaying plants. To overwinter Smooth Frogbit, place it in shallow water with a small amount of soil for root support, keeping it in a well-lit area indoors or in a greenhouse.

              Spring Reintroduction: Return the plant to your pond in late April to May, once all frost risk has passed.

              Maintenance: Regularly remove dead or decaying foliage to promote healthy growth and prevent water quality issues.

              Ordering, Shipping, Tracking and Returns
              Ordering & delivery


              Some products are ready for immediate dispatch, while others are sold for a later delivery period so that they can reach you in good condition and at the right point in the growing season.

              The expected delivery period for the product or variant you choose will be shown below the Add to basket button and again in the basket and checkout.

              30 litre plants and some larger items are sent by specialist pallet delivery rather than standard parcel.

              If your order contains products with different delivery timings, it may be split into more than one shipment. Plants or products that are ready for immediate dispatch will normally be sent first, while later-season plants will be sent when they are ready. This helps us send live plants at the appropriate point in the season and in suitable condition to travel.

              For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.

              Delivery costs

              Add your delivery address and postcode during checkout to see the delivery options available for your order.

              Current standard charges for mainland UK include:

              • £5.95 Standard Delivery
              • £49.95 Specialist Pallet Delivery – used for 30 litre plants and certain other larger items and usually delivered within 4-15 working days. Where needed, we or the carrier will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date.

              Highlands & Islands delivery options are shown at checkout. Current charges are:

              • Royal Mail from £5.95
              • Parcel Force from £24.95
              • Specialist Pallet Delivery from £99.95 to £174.95

              The correct charge for your order and postcode will always be shown before you place your order. For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.

              Tracking your order


              After placing your order, you should normally receive an order confirmation by email.

              We will also send a dispatch confirmation when your order leaves for delivery, together with tracking details where they are available.

              If your order is sent in more than one shipment, you may receive separate delivery updates.

              For full guidance, please see Track My Order.

              Returns & problems on arrival

              Because we sell live aquatic plants and molluscs, some parts of our policy work differently from standard retail.

              Live plants and molluscs are perishable and are not suitable for routine returns once they have been prepared for dispatch.

              If there is a genuine issue on arrival, please contact us within 24 hours using the form on our Contact page, with your order number, photographs, and a short explanation.

              We will always review genuine issues carefully and fairly. Depending on the circumstances, the appropriate remedy may include a replacement, refund, or partial refund where appropriate.

              Please do not send anything back unless we have agreed this with you in writing first.

              For full details, please see our Refunds & Returns Policy.

              Contact & business details

              Edenmere is a trading name of Solilium Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
              Company No. 16810551
              Registered office: 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
              If you need help, please use the form on our Contact page.
              The customer services opening hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00.
              If the matter is urgent, you may also call us on 01865 537277.

              For full details, please see our Terms of Service and other policy pages.

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