The Fibre optic plant (Scirpus cernuus) is suitable for marginal planting up to 10cm (4 inches); it grows to around 20cm (8 inches) in height. The florescent like blobs on the ends of each stem give rise to its common name . This easy to care for plant looks good for most of the year without becoming invasive or untidy.

Also used as an oxygenator

Scirpus the old latin name for a rush or reed; cernuus drooping

Height: 25-35cm

Planting position: Pond marginal plant up to 10cm

Form: 9cm (0.5 litre) in a solid pot or 1 litre in an aquatic basket -please select size below

Recommended basket size min./ideal: 2 litre round/3.5 litre round

(Recommended basket sizes are for potting up 9cm (0.5 litre) plants only as these are supplied in solid pots.  Larger sized plants are already in aquatic baskets so can go straight in the pond, however they may need potting up or splitting at some point)