CAP Water Poppy | Cup Live Plants Buy 1 Get 1 Offer

Description

The Water Poppy is a charming, easy-to-grow aquatic perennial famous for its creamy yellow, three-petaled flowers and glossy, heart-shaped floating leaves. Perfect for ponds, water gardens, and open-top aquariums, it provides natural shade, helps control algae, and offers a safe haven for fish and pond life.

Benefits:

• Natural Filtration: Effectively absorbs harmful substances like nitrates and phosphates from the water, improving overall water quality.
• Algae Control: Its floating leaves shade the water, reducing the amount of light that reaches submerged surfaces, which helps naturally suppress algae growth.
• Shelter and Security: Provides a safe haven, shade, and spawning areas for fish, helping them feel more secure.
• Aesthetic Appeal: The glossy heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers add texture, color, and visual depth to open-top tanks or paludariums. 

Fish Tank Compatibility & Setup

• Tank Size: Suitable for small to large aquariums (20L and above)
• Setup Type: Ideal for low-tech and high-tech planted tanks
• Planting Area: Background / Midground
• Water Type: Freshwater only
• Compatibility: Safe with most community fish
• Bio-load Handling: Excellent for tanks with moderate to high bio-load (absorbs excess nutrients)

Water Conditions:

• Temperature: Prefers warm water between 21–29°C (70–85°F).
• pH Level: Thrives in a range of 6.0 to 7.5.
• Water Flow: Requires still or very slow-moving water; strong currents can damage its delicate foliage.

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