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FLOATING POND PLANTS
Plant
easy care pond plants and Grow a
successful pond and water garden!
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Water
Hyacinth
 Although
water hyacinth is a tropical climate
pond plant, zone 8, it will winter-over
well in an enclosed aquarium placed in a
sunny window. From just a few
water hyacinth plants, you will gain
dozens of plants by the end August or
September. A native plant of South
Africa, the water hyacinth thrives in
full sun and a humid climate. An eatable
plant, water hyacinth is high in vitamin
A. Water hyacinth is also an
excellent compost for the garden. Do not
allow plant to freeze.
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Parrot
Feather
 Parrot
Feather comes in a couple of varieties;
regular green stem and red stemmed
parrot feather. This is an extremely
prolific plant that will last through
the winter. Do not allow water to freeze
over or winter-over parrot feather
indoors. Propagate parrot feather by
dividing into small stems and allow to
free float in the water. Within a week
or two, you will see new parrot feather
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Fairy Moss / Azolla
 Fairy
Moss is a tiny little free floating
plant and prolific grower. In hot zones,
fairy moss grows best in filtered light.
Fairy Moss turns orange and yellow in
the fall time. Purchase fairy moss
locally, because it does not ship well.
Do not allow water to freeze or
winter-over indoors.
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Water Lettuce
 Water
Lettuce also grows best in warm
climates. It is a very prolific
grower, but is prone to pest
infestation. There are 2 types of water
lettuce, small rosette and large.
Water lettuce is not eatable, but is an
excellent compost for the garden. Do not
allow water and air temp to freeze or
winter-over indoors.
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Frog Bit
 Frog
bit is a cut little lily-like plant and
prolific grower. I have actually seen
tree frogs sitting upon the frog bit's
tiny "lily pads" in my container pond.
Do not allow water and air to freeze or
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Sensitive Plant
 Sensitive
plant is an elegant floating pond plant
with pretty yellow puff ball flowers.
The fern-like leaves curl and close at
night and open during the day. For cold
regions, sensitive will winter-over best
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FLOATING POND PLANTS need
plenty of sunshine.
If you live in a desert zone
where the sun and heat is
intense in the summer time,
filtered sunlight is best. Filter your
pond sunlight with trees or
hang a canopy made of
nursery shade cloth.
Floating Pond Plants need
fertilizer the same as
potted pond plants.
Although fish provide an
excellent source of
nutrients for floating pond
plants, fertilizer is
important for flowering
growth. Do not worry
if you find algae growing in
your pond. This is a
sign of a healthy ecosystem.
Algae, however, can get out
of control. There are
products available at your
local hardware and pet store
to control algae growth.
Use in limited amounts in
moderations.
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