{"product_id":"pack-essentiel-plantes-bassin-naturel","title":"Essential bassinet pack","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Import Montserrat font *\/\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;700\u0026display=swap');\n\n  .content-container {\n    font-family: \"Montserrat\", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Style for quantity above the title with blue color code *\/\n  .product-quantity {\n    color: #5763e0;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    margin-top: 5px;\n  }\n\n  \/* The large intro title (H2 instead of H1) *\/\n  .content-container h2.main-title {\n    color: #2c3e50;\n    font-size: 2em;\n    margin-top: 0;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  \/* Section titles (H3 instead of H2) *\/\n  .content-container h3 {\n    margin-top: 30px;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n    color: #2c3e50;\n    font-size: 1.5em;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #e0e0e0;\n    padding-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Style for list containers *\/\n  .bullet-list {\n    background-color: #f9f9f9; \/* Light gray background *\/\n    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; \/* Thin border *\/\n    border-radius: 8px; \/* Rounded corners *\/\n    padding: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .bullet-list ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n  .bullet-list li {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n  \n  \/* No-bullets class for smileys *\/\n  .bullet-list.smileys ul {\n    list-style-type: none;\n    padding-left: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Specific style for FAQ *\/\n  .faq-section {\n    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 20px;\n  }\n  .faq-item {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n    padding-bottom: 15px;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n  }\n  .faq-item:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n    padding-bottom: 0;\n  }\n  .faq-question {\n    font-weight: bold;\n    color: #2c3e50;\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n  }\n  .faq-answer {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #555;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-quantity\"\u003e(complete kit: 4 species, 30 plants and stems, booklet included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"main-title\"\u003eEssential Pack: the natural foundation to start your water feature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA coherent plant synergy to invite life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating a pond or a micro-pool is a wonderful project for nature, but choosing plants can sometimes be complex. With our \"Essential\" pack, we have gathered the fundamentals for you to create a coherent ecosystem ready to thrive. This starter assortment includes four indispensable plants that work in synergy to purify the water, oxygenate it, and provide a refuge for wildlife. The goal: to make your water feature truly alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a sustainable gesture and an excellent base for a successful start. No more casting errors or invasive algae: you immediately establish the foundations of a robust biological balance for a lively pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the Essential Pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list smileys\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eTurnkey starter solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e a valuable time saver with this assortment designed by experts to help balance your water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐸 \u003cstrong\u003eRefuge for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally attracts and protects amphibians, dragonflies, and all the beneficial small wildlife in your garden as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🗺️ \u003cstrong\u003eEasy setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e you will find a small pond diagram in the images on this page to help you quickly visualize the ideal zone for each plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eNatural algae control:\u003c\/strong\u003e the combined action of oxygenation and plant shading effectively competes with green algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eWild aesthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e a beautiful contrast of textures, from floating foliage to the delicate yellow flowers of lysimaque, for a natural and harmonious look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and maintenance tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list conseils\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e take a look at our illustrated diagram (in the photos alongside) to easily locate the different planting zones of your water feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmerged zone (oxygenating):\u003c\/strong\u003e you can plant the 6 stems of hornwort in the substrate at the bottom of the pond, or simply let them live freely between the waters. They will quickly develop to purify the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface (floating):\u003c\/strong\u003e place the 16 fronds of salvinia directly on the surface. Over time, they will create a reassuring shaded cover for wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBank and edge (ground cover and emergent):\u003c\/strong\u003e install the 6 stems of lysimaque on the moist banks so it can creep toward the water, and the 2 plants of water milfoil on the shallow edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and overwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e hornwort, lysimaque, and water milfoil are very hardy, they withstand winter frost and will vigorously regrow the following year. However, be careful with salvinia which freezes: it must be brought indoors in winter or replaced in the warmer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong\u003eAquazolla tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage quick acclimation, avoid placing your plants (especially salvinia) under the strong turbulence of a waterfall or water jet. They prefer calm areas to fully thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended uses for this pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list usages\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew pond:\u003c\/strong\u003e the ideal assortment to healthily seed a freshly created water feature and initiate its natural cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-pool and trash pond:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly sized proportions for small volumes, on a terrace or in a garden corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological support:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect to naturally boost an existing pond lacking vegetation and biodiversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ - Essential pond pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eDo these plants require a specific substrate?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-answer\"\u003eNo, these varieties are very adaptable. Hornwort and salvinia absorb nutrients directly from the water. For lysimaque and water milfoil, the natural soil of your bank or simple pond sand or gravel will work very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eIs this pack worth it for a very small pond?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-answer\"\u003eYes, absolutely. In a small volume, water balance is even more unstable. This coherent base helps you avoid costly mistakes, algae invasions, and buying unsuitable plants that would end up rotting. It guarantees a peaceful start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWhat should I do with my plants in winter?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-answer\"\u003eRest assured, most of this pack (hornwort, lysimaque, and water milfoil) is very hardy and will survive harsh winters, regrowing in spring. Only salvinia fears frost: you can take some fronds to keep in a jar indoors during winter, or simply replace it the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWill these plants attract animals?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-answer\"\u003eThat’s one of their greatest assets! By recreating a natural environment with submerged hiding spots and protective surface zones, you will see, as the plants settle, aquatic insects, dragonflies, and maybe even amphibians enjoying the area safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oxygenating plant (6 stems of hornwort), 1 floating plant (16 fronds of salvinia), 1 ground cover plant (6 stems of lysimaque), 1 bank plant (2 plants of water milfoil), a booklet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade for harmonious growth of all varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological role:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural purification, oxygenation, anti-algae shading, and nursery for wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e plants grown naturally, robust, non-sterile, and ready to acclimate to the real life of your pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquazolla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53044695040347,"sku":null,"price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2392\/8975\/files\/pack-plantes-essentiel-bassin-aquazolla-assortiment-vegetaux.jpg?v=1784723142","url":"https:\/\/aquazolla.com\/en-ie\/products\/pack-essentiel-plantes-bassin-naturel","provider":"Aquazolla","version":"1.0","type":"link"}