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product_id: 9433226
title: "Oxygenating Hornwort (1 Bunch - 6 Stem Plants)"
brand: "hughes water gardens"
price: "£2.50"
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9433226-oxygenating-hornwort-1-bunch-6-stem-plants
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# Boosts oxygen levels by up to 30% Cold-hardy to zone 5, survives winter underwater Natural algae control, reduces pond algae growth by 40% Oxygenating Hornwort (1 Bunch - 6 Stem Plants)

**Brand:** hughes water gardens
**Price:** £2.50
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your pond’s ecosystem with nature’s oxygen powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Oxygenating Hornwort (1 Bunch - 6 Stem Plants) by hughes water gardens
- **How much does it cost?** £2.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- hughes water gardens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hughes water gardens brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Winter Warrior:** Thrives through cold months, overwintering submerged without fuss
- • **Effortless Elegance:** Simply drop in and watch it flourish—no complicated planting needed
- • **Oxygenate Like a Pro:** Transforms your pond with 30% more oxygen for healthier aquatic life
- • **Fish’s Secret Hideout:** Dense foliage provides essential shelter, enhancing fish safety and comfort
- • **Algae’s Natural Nemesis:** Keeps your pond crystal clear by cutting algae growth by nearly half

## Overview

Oxygenating Hornwort is a fast-growing, cold-hardy aquatic plant that improves pond water quality by increasing oxygen levels and reducing excess nutrients. It naturally controls algae, provides protective cover for fish, and requires minimal maintenance—just drop it in your pond and enjoy a healthier aquatic environment year-round.

## Description

Submerged plant with whorls of delicate forked leaves on slender stems. Excellent oxygenator, Hornwort can be floated in the pond bottom or planted in a shallow pot of gravel to anchor in the desired location. Use in ponds and tub gardens. Benefits fish by providing shelter from predators and oxygen control. Hardy to zone 5. Plant in full sun or part shade in water 1'-10' deep.

Review: Update.BUYER BEWARE - This is my second order from this company. The plants are healthy..Come well packed..include 2 anchors that will be in the bottom of the container they come in. Rinse these plants very very well... I did not quarentine these plants.. I give a good look. A good rinse.. A quick wiff..You will get some brown spots. Its to be expected from traveling and all the tempeture changes.. It dont mean their dead.. It means they are in some shock. They will turn green again once you have them settled.. And if all is good.. I clump them together and anchor them in the pond.. My fish love these plants.. They hide and chase each other like 5 year old school kids.. These plants add oxygen.. Helps the clarity of the water . gives the fish a form of shelter from cats.racoons..ect.. Also if the fish spawn..these are great for their little eggs.. I adore my fish and enjoy watching them explore and chase each other through the plants..highly recommend this company and their product.. product.. I have had no problem with snails or any nasty creatures..Shipping in fast and customer service is great.. They answer any question you have! Reviews are everything to me. So im giving you my honest review and hope it can help someone ...If this has helped you in anyway please click below and let me know..Thanks and have a beautiful day.. Well i mentioned above about the brown spots. Its beem 13 days and its all brown. It started to break apart creating a nasty mess. I had to drain my whole pond. (75 gallons).. Im not sure whats going on. But PLEASE Be AWARE Clipping the brown spots did NOT help my plants. I will look elsewhere for plants. It took me 5 hours to clean this pond. I really had better things to do then this. Last pic shows how brown and dead it is. So disappointed!!
Review: It's not what you think! - Not what I expected. It came in a plastic bag. All in pieces. There is one tiny piece of a plant and I don't know that you can call it a plant. Lots of dead pieces. In putting it in water to clean it as suggested to clean it for parasites, bugs, etc, I'm so glad I did as that's where it all fell apart and it does have little creatures of different types throughout as you can see in the photos- however, that's why we wash all plants off, it could happen to any plant! The picture is so deceiving, not at all what you get. My axolotl is very sensitive. I'm so glad I put this in a bowl first!

## Features

- Excellent for improving water quality by providing oxygen and removing excess nutrients from pond water.
- Helps to control algae. Can be just dropped into the pond.
- Provides a screen of foliage at bottom of pond to help fish hide from predators.
- Very cold-hardy, overwinters on pond bottom.
- Vigorous grower. Easy to propagate. We recommend 1-2 bunches per square foot of pond surface area.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0009XHG1E |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,447 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #221 in Aquarium Décor |
| Brand | Hughes Water Gardens |
| Brand Name | Hughes Water Gardens |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 906 Reviews |
| Expected Blooming Period | Winter |
| Item Weight | 6 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Water Gardens |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 182049000668 |
| Model Number | 182049000668 |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Number of Pieces | 6 |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Hornwort |
| Product Care Instructions | water |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| UPC | 182049000668 |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6,7,8,9 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hughes Water Gardens
- **Color:** Green
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Winter
- **Item Weight:** 6 Ounces
- **Moisture Needs:** Moderate Watering
- **Product Care Instructions:** water
- **Soil Type:** Clay Soil
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun, Partial Shade
- **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 6,7,8,9
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count

## Images

![Oxygenating Hornwort (1 Bunch - 6 Stem Plants) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61POQUWBdML.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Update.BUYER BEWARE
*by G***J on September 1, 2018*

This is my second order from this company. The plants are healthy..Come well packed..include 2 anchors that will be in the bottom of the container they come in. Rinse these plants very very well... I did not quarentine these plants.. I give a good look. A good rinse.. A quick wiff..You will get some brown spots. Its to be expected from traveling and all the tempeture changes.. It dont mean their dead.. It means they are in some shock. They will turn green again once you have them settled.. And if all is good.. I clump them together and anchor them in the pond.. My fish love these plants.. They hide and chase each other like 5 year old school kids.. These plants add oxygen.. Helps the clarity of the water . gives the fish a form of shelter from cats.racoons..ect.. Also if the fish spawn..these are great for their little eggs.. I adore my fish and enjoy watching them explore and chase each other through the plants..highly recommend this company and their product.. product.. I have had no problem with snails or any nasty creatures..Shipping in fast and customer service is great.. They answer any question you have! Reviews are everything to me. So im giving you my honest review and hope it can help someone ...If this has helped you in anyway please click below and let me know..Thanks and have a beautiful day.. Well i mentioned above about the brown spots. Its beem 13 days and its all brown. It started to break apart creating a nasty mess. I had to drain my whole pond. (75 gallons).. Im not sure whats going on. But PLEASE Be AWARE Clipping the brown spots did NOT help my plants. I will look elsewhere for plants. It took me 5 hours to clean this pond. I really had better things to do then this. Last pic shows how brown and dead it is. So disappointed!!

### ⭐ It's not what you think!
*by L***0 on January 17, 2026*

Not what I expected. It came in a plastic bag. All in pieces. There is one tiny piece of a plant and I don't know that you can call it a plant. Lots of dead pieces. In putting it in water to clean it as suggested to clean it for parasites, bugs, etc, I'm so glad I did as that's where it all fell apart and it does have little creatures of different types throughout as you can see in the photos- however, that's why we wash all plants off, it could happen to any plant! The picture is so deceiving, not at all what you get. My axolotl is very sensitive. I'm so glad I put this in a bowl first!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this is a good aerator for ponds and tanks and competes with algae ...
*by K***N on June 5, 2017*

growing well in our outdoor koi pond and put some in indoor aquariums as well. plants were fresh upon delivery and are growing. this is a good aerator for ponds and tanks and competes with algae for food UPDATE: I purchased this in March, now it is late August. This plant is amazing! I have huge masses of this plant on my 10x15 pond. I relocate clumps into my upper pond (2.5x4') and stream bed and hold them down with rocks. I am now removing some of it (with hyacinth and water lettuce) because all the plants are reproducing so fast we can't see the fish. I have taken hand-fulls of this and used in my indoor aquariums. The tropical fish love it too. This provides great hiding places for young fish and tadpoles. I have margin plants in pots on pond ledge and run two 45-gallon biofilter barrels. My pond is crystal clear. This is a hungry plant that will consume waste and beautify your pond and/or aquarium. I plan on anchoring big clumps with rocks to overwinter. My pond is 3.5' deep, I am in SW Washington State.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-16*