{"product_id":"hottonia-palustris-18-x18-30cm-18cm-pot","title":"Hottonia palustris (18 x18) 30cm 18cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHottonia palustris, commonly known as water violet, is an aquatic perennial native to Europe and parts of Asia. This species features delicate, feathery submerged leaves and erect stems topped with attractive whorls of star-shaped flowers, typically pale lilac or white. Its unique growth habit, thriving fully or partially submerged in water, makes it a specialised choice for aquatic and semi-aquatic plant collections. Hottonia palustris performs reliably within wholesale plant supply due to its straightforward cultivation requirements and capacity to maintain visual appeal in controlled aquatic environments, making it a valued addition to trade houseplants ranges catering to niche water garden markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHottonia palustris displays finely divided, bright green submerged foliage that provides a soft, textured appearance contrasting with its striking flowering stems. The plant adopts a rosette growth habit underwater with floral stems reaching above the water surface, creating a vertical structural element suitable for visual interest in aquatic displays. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, demonstrating adaptability to varying indoor lighting levels, especially in water features with adequate indirect illumination. The species shows excellent tolerance to constant water availability and can withstand short periods of fluctuating moisture, attributing to its resilience under varied aquatic care routines. Maintenance is generally low, requiring minimal trimming and monitoring of water quality, which facilitates easy handling in retail and wholesale environments. Additionally, Hottonia palustris’s compact size and distinct aquatic character enhance its merchandising appeal, particularly when displayed alongside other marginal or submerged plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers value Hottonia palustris for its commercial reliability, with consistent quality and uniformity across supply batches ensuring confidence in stock predictability. Managed natural variation is minimal, primarily reflecting slight differences in flower colour intensity and leaf density, which adds subtle variation without compromising overall uniformity. Its versatility appeals across retail, interiors, and commercial landscaping sectors, particularly in aquatic-themed installations, specialist garden centres, and water feature designs. The plant’s ongoing demand within core trade houseplants acknowledges a growing niche interest in aquatic plants, supporting specialist retail ranges and aquatic garden projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHottonia palustris is well suited for aquatic plant benches in specialist retailers, as well as interior water features in offices and commercial environments. It performs particularly well in retail settings offering gift-ready aquatic plants or water garden starter kits due to its distinctive floral display and manageable size. In office environments, it enhances indoor water features by adding natural movement and seasonal flowering interest. Its performance is maximised where consistent water quality and indirect light are provided, which maintains health and appeal during extended retail display or commercial installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant offers a stable shelf life under retail conditions provided water levels are maintained and water quality managed. Hottonia palustris is well suited for volume and repeat wholesale supply since it propagates reliably and withstands transport in water-retentive packaging. Handling during distribution is straightforward given its compact root system and robust stems, reducing damage risk. Consistency in presentation at point of sale is high, with plants typically supplied in 18cm pots with an approximate height of 30cm, making visual merchandising predictable and efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHottonia palustris requires low-care maintenance, beneficial for retail and commercial plant operators managing aquatic environments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a range of indoor lighting conditions, performing well in both full sun and partial shade settings within interior aquatic displays.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant is resilient to variable watering regimes typical of aquatic environments but demonstrates optimal health with stable water conditions.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rosette and erect floral stem growth habit optimise display space, ideal for compact retail benches and aquatic feature designs.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercially, the species fits well within retail garden centres, commercial interiors with water installations, and wholesale plant supply focused on specialised aquatic plants.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe robust nature during transport and in-store display improves stock turnover and minimises waste and loss.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation is subtle and mainly includes slight differences in flower colour intensity and foliage density, adding desirable variation without impacting batch uniformity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"18cm Pot \/ 30cm","offer_id":56657332437318,"sku":"13510-30cm-18cm-hp-39","price":8.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/0x8EE495C71BDFC11EF2E5F729257623C4EFCE9719.jpg?v=1779871621","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/hottonia-palustris-18-x18-30cm-18cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}