Adding flowering pond plants to natural and artificial water features is an easy way to quickly beautify a space with lush greenery and vibrant seasonal colors.Planting these ornamental plants requires careful attention to light requirements....
Adding flowering pond plants to natural and artificial water features is an easy way to quickly beautify a space with lush greenery and vibrant seasonal colors.Planting these ornamental plants requires careful attention to light requirements, water temperature, direct light intensity and their mature size. Knowing more about the various aquatic flowers available to gardeners can help determine whether aquatic plants that include flowering are suitable for your own water display.
Although most people consider growing pond flowers outdoors, there are actually several species that are very suitable as interesting indoor plants. They include plants that only grow in water, such as camptotheca, spider plant, and water hyacinth. Flowering aquatic plants are also popular with those who maintain carefully crafted fresh and/or saltwater fish tanks, and these fish tanks and living plants add to a prosperous and diverse ecosystem. Some of the most popular fish tank aquatic flower species include absinthe, Javan moss, and Amazonian sword.
If you want to incorporate flowering aquatic plants into an outdoor space, you should always consider the potential environmental impact first. This includes potential hazards to native plant and animal species, and compliance with local regulations related to invasive species or harmful weeds.
Depending on the type, flowering pond plants can be found growing in the water, on the water surface, and/or near the water's edge. These specific growth requirements are essential to ensure the best chance for the plants to succeed in the new pond. Many surface-growing plants, such as Amazon frogs and water lilies, can quickly overtake smaller bodies of water and require frequent maintenance. Other popular pond plants include snapdragon, creeping jenny, and water lotus.
Larger pond plants
If you want to increase the visual interest around a natural pond, you may want to consider a larger variety of aquatic flowering plants. Cattails are just one example of aquatic plants, which can reach high heights near the water's edge. Smaller dwarf varieties can also be found in specialized aquatic plant nurseries.
Another visually interesting specimen, pickerelweed, is highly regarded for its large purple flower spikes that begin to bloom in late summer. Many gardeners praised this ornamental flower for its strong growth habit and cold tolerance.
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