Trapa Natans
You will receive: 1 portion of Trapa Natans — freshly delivered from the nursery, ready to plant.
⭐⭐ Level: Intermediate — Trapa Natans (Water Chestnut) requires at least 12 hours of light and good ventilation. Suitable for aquariums and ponds.
Trapa Natans, also known as Water Chestnut, is a unique floating plant that forms fruits after flowering. In a pond, these sink to the bottom and can grow new plants. It grows best in softer water with sufficient light and ventilation above the water surface.
🌿 Plant specifications
| Placement | Floating plant |
| Temperature | 16–24°C |
| Light | High (at least 12 hours) |
| Origin | Europe |
| Dutch name | Waternoot |
| Suitable for | Aquarium & pond |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Intermediate |
🚚 Delivery & warranty
- Freshly delivered — ready to plant
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
- Received dead? We will solve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Let it float on the water surface. Ensure at least 12 hours of light and good ventilation above the water. Grows best in soft water.
💡 Tip
In a pond, the fruits can sink to the bottom after flowering and form new plants — a fascinating life cycle to observe.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
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