Although the ivy is actually a land plant that is grown as a houseplant, it can also be kept in the aquarium. Many aquarists use the plant to improve the water quality in freshwater aquariums, because the ivy filters the water and removes phosphates and nitrates from it.

Ivy also thrives in water, both in a vase and in an aquarium

Efeutute ensures better water quality in the aquarium

Efeutute do not provide a decorative eye-catcher in the aquarium. The plants, especially the roots, purify the water. They remove phosphates and nitrates from it in a completely natural way. This reduces the formation of algae and you have less work cleaning the pool. For the aquarium inhabitants, ivy creates healthier water conditions.

Do not plant ivy

To improve the water quality with ivy, simply put a few cut branches in the water or hang them in the aquarium so that the lower part reaches into the water. Within a short time, roots form at the lower ends and the ivy grows. The waste from the aquarium inhabitants, which acts like fertilizer, also contributes to this.

Most aquarists prefer cuttings that they root in the water glass. Then the branches are placed in the water in such a way that only the lower stems with the roots are covered by water.

Grow ivy in a pot in the aquarium

If you want to curb the spread of ivy in the aquarium, you can also put it in the tank in a pot. To do this, use vessels in which you poke several small holes.

Plant the ivy in pots that you fill with expanded clay (19.73€) or lava rock. Hang the vessels above the water surface in the aquarium so that only the lower part of the pot is in the water. The cleaning effect of the water occurs through the roots that are in the water.

Never use ivy that you have planted in real soil. They go in the water.

Maintain ivy in the aquarium

Efeutute does not require much care in the aquarium. Basically, it's a different form of hydroponics. You can simply leave the shoots of the ivy to their own devices and let them spread.

However, you should trim them occasionally so that the ivy don't overgrow the entire aquarium.

Efeutute gets yellow leaves under water

The yellow leaves are almost always those that were already on the shoot when they were placed in the aquarium. Just cut them off.

In most cases, new leaves that have sprouted under water retain their strong, healthy colour.

tips

Ivy are plants native to the tropics. They can cope with almost any environmental condition. The unfortunately poisonous houseplant becomes particularly strong if you water it with water from the aquarium.

Category:

Indoor plants