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Houttuynia Chameleon (Houttuynia cordata 'variegata') 2" Potted hardy Marginal Plant

Houttuynia Chameleon (Houttuynia cordata 'variegata') 2" Potted hardy Marginal Plant

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Enhance the visual allure of your pond with the Houttuynia Chameleon (Houttuynia cordata 'variegata'). This vibrant marginal pond plant, known for its colorful foliage and easy care, adds a pop of color and texture to your aquatic landscape.

Key Features:

  1. Colorful Foliage: The Houttuynia Chameleon boasts striking, variegated leaves that change color throughout the seasons, ranging from reds and oranges to greens and yellows. This ever-changing display of hues adds dynamic visual interest to your pond setting.

  2. Low Maintenance: As a hardy and adaptable plant, Houttuynia cordata 'variegata' requires minimal care once established. It thrives in various soil types and water conditions, making it an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced pond enthusiasts.

  3. Versatile Use: This marginal pond plant is well-suited for planting along the edges of ponds or in bog gardens, where its spreading nature can be controlled. Its vigorous growth habit allows it to quickly fill in empty spaces, providing natural erosion control.

  4. Aromatic Qualities: In addition to its visual appeal, the Houttuynia Chameleon releases a pleasant fragrance, especially when brushed against or crushed, adding a sensory dimension to your pond experience.

  5. Wildlife Attraction: The colorful foliage and aromatic scent of this pond plant attract beneficial insects, butterflies, and other wildlife, creating a vibrant ecosystem around your pond.

Ideal Conditions:

  • Light: Thrives in partial to full sun, though it can tolerate some shade.
  • Water Depth: Suitable for shallow to medium water depths, making it ideal for pond margins.
  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate periodic submersion.
  • Hardiness Zone: Hardy in zones 5-11, showcasing its adaptability to a wide range of climates.
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  • Hitchhiker Warning

    We recommend cleaning all plants before adding them to your tank. We regularly perform quality checks prior to shipping plants. However, we cannot guarantee our plants to be snail or hitchhiker-free. If you do not want to risk snails, please consider rinsing plants, conducting a bleach dip, or quarantining plants prior to adding them in your aquarium. Snails are a natural part of working with live plants.