Small Pondweed | Potamogeton pusillus in Family Potamogetonaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Potamogeton pusillus whose common name is Small Pondweed which belongs to the family Potamogetonaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Small Pondweed is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Small green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Small Pondweed are narrow.

Potamogeton pusillus or Small Pondweed does not produce any meaningful flowers.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Potamogeton pusillus whose common name is Small Pondweed blooms in summer and spring

Potamogeton pusillus belongs to the plant family Potamogetonaceae. Like most aquatic plants Small Pondweed needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.

Small Pondweed can reach a height of 2 feet.