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Floating Pond Plants
Floating pond plants will help clear murky water. They continuously absorb nitrates and phosphates in the water which are the leading nutrients that promote algae growth. The roots on floating plants also make great spawning media for both fish and frogs. The only drawbacks for these plants is that they are invasive. In order to keep them out of the skimmer box you can quarantine these plants with fishing line fastened accross the pond or around the plant. Did I mention they will clear up your water?
Water Hyacinth
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The Water Hyacinth has green bulbs with a complimentary purple flowers. The roots can measure up to a foot in length, which helps with the absobstion of nitrates, clearing water. Koi love this plant. It also provides great spawning media for fish, and frogs. This floating pond plant will multiply quickly. We recommend starting out with 5 for a 10ft x 10ft surface area.
We are not allowed to ship Water Hyacinth to California as of 3/24/10.
Instore Price: $5.00
Online Price: $3.00
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Water Lettuce
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The Water Lettuce floating pond plant has pale green leaves that resemble the leaves of cabbage. The is a slightly smaller plant then the Water Hyacinth, it grows 6 inches in width, with a potential of 12 inches. The roots can get up to 9 inches in length, which helps with the absorbtion of nitrates, clearing water. We recommend starting out with 5 for a 10ft x 10ft surface area. Also, fish love this plant.
We are not allowed to ship Water Lettuce to California as of 3/24/10.
Instore Price: $5.00
Online Price: $3.00
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Giant Sensitive Plant
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The Giant Sensistive pond plant has fern-like leaves that literally close when touched. The Giant Sensitive is sold in 1 foot cuts, and grows up to 8 feet with a diameter no larger then a quater inch. This plant also has a nice complimentary yellow flower (not shown in the picture).
Instore Price: $8.00
Online Price: $6.00
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Mosaic Plant
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The 3" round clusters of small red and green leaves make this plant a good choice. This floating pond plant will survive whether it's floating or planted. In case you decide to plant it, burry the roots about 6" below the water surface and the leaf clusters will spread about 2ft across. We recommend starting out with a couple for a 10ft x 10ft surface area.
Instore Price: $8.00
Online Price: $6.00
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Water Poppy
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This yellow flowering plant is a good grower. The leaves are round and average 1" to 3" across. This floating pond plant will survive whether it's floating or planted. In case you decide to plant it, burry the roots about 6" below the water surface. We recommend starting out with a couple for a 10ft x 10ft surface area.
Instore Price: $8.00
Online Price: $6.00
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White Snowflake
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This plant produces an abundance of small white flowers. It has bronze and green mottled lily pad-like leaves. This floating pond plant will survive whether it's floating or planted. In case you decide to plant it, burry the roots about 6" below the water surface. We recommend starting out with a couple for a 10ft x 10ft surface area.
Instore Price: $8.00
Online Price: $6.00
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Yellow Snowflake
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Looks like a miniature lily. Leaves are mottled reddish- brown. Has a bright yellow flower. It produces many plants and flowers during the season. This floating pond plant will survive whether it's floating or planted. In case you decide to plant it, burry the roots about 6" below the water surface. We recommend starting out with a couple for a 10ft x 10ft surface area.
Instore Price: $8.00
Online Price: $6.00
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