Floating Pond Plants

One of the types of pond plants is the water hyacinth. The water hyacinth is a fast grower and has powerful water filtration capabilities, so much so that many cities in the United States use them to pre-filter the waste water in their water treatment plants. They need to get acclimated to the sun at first but once they are, they can be placed anywhere in sun or shade. Periodically the water hyacinth will get its root masses entangled and it is suggested that they be pulled apart to encourage new growth.

The Frogbit is a miniature floating pond plant with smooth shiny green heart-shaped leaves 1-2” across. The leaves are deeply notched at the base with thick spongy tissue in the center and on undersides. The name of the plant is derived to its resemblance to the chin of a frog in the water. Frogbit grows best in still water with full sun to shade and will take root wherever possible. It can also be a fast grower that requires periodic thinning

The Sensitive Plant is a creeping plant with small delicate diamond-shaped leaves. Sensitive Plant can grow to heights of six inches with spreads of up to 36 inches in full sun to partial shade. They should be placed in a pond once the water temperature of the pond has reached 70º F. The Sensitive Plant is considered an annual aquatic. At night, as well as when touched or injured, the leaflets which are then, sensitive and narrow fold up and close. The Sensitive Plant has been used extensively as an ornamental plant and propagates by seed or by cutting. Sensitive Plant blooms in summer and its yellow flowers are similar to those of the Sweet Pea.

Parrot’s Feather is an aquatic perennial that has a silvery-gray color in the shade, and a lime green colored in full sun. It serves to softens the edges of a pond and add oxygen to the water. The stem and leaves can grow up to a foot above the water surface, giving the appearance of small fir trees. Fish are not known to eat Parrot’s Feather. It can be grown floating on a pond’s surface or placed in rock crevices in steam beds, or waterfalls where it will take root and grow out across the pond. Parrot’s Feather can also be used in aquariums. The plant grows quickly and easily in full to partial sun. Plumes will grow to about 8 inches tall while the roots will filter the water. In the evening, the plants will close up and drops of water will form on plant that sparkle in the light.

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