Urut spiky

Urut spiky, scientific name Myriophyllum spicatum. Widely distributed from Europe to Asia, as well as in North Africa. Introduced to North America, where it has become a dangerous invasive species, actively crowding out native plants. It grows mainly in the shallow waters of the backwaters of rivers and lakes on nutrient-rich (except silty) substrates.

The plant forms a long reddish stem with green pinnate leaves. The leaves are concentrated in the upper part of the sprout, forming a semblance of a corolla. On the rest of the stem, they are located at a considerable distance from each other.

Urut spiky is hardy and easy to maintain. It grows quickly and requires regular pruning and thinning. Feels comfortable in almost any environment, including very hard water. In the latter case, a whitish coating of carbonate deposits can be observed on the surface of the leaves. The only important condition is a sufficient level of lighting.

Suitable for cultivation in open ponds. In winter, it is able to grow under the ice, retaining its external green appearance, while the other cold-resistant species of Cinnamon wait out the winter in the form of buds.