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Jackman’s Clematis (Clematis Jackmanii)
This product was recommended by Jayme Muller from RTA Outdoor Living
Jackman’s Clematis (Clematis Jackmanii) is a perennial climbing vine providing height and colors throughout the season. This vigorous climber typically reaches a mature size of 13 feet and produces abundant flowers in the late summer and early fall. And its large, vibrant purple blooms measure 5-7 wide when open. Jackman’s Clematis grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and requires regular pruning for repeat flowering.
Water Lily (Nymphea)
This product was recommended by Mark Joseph from Parental Queries
Water lilies are a classic choice for koi ponds. They are beautiful, provide shade and shelter for the fish, and are not too difficult to care for. Just be sure to choose a variety tolerant of high nitrate levels.
Water Lettuce (Pistia Strotiotes)
This product was recommended by Lionel Mora from Neoplants
Water Lettuce is a low maintenance aquatic plant that serves many functions in a koi pond. In addition to creating shelter, shade, and food for koi fish, the water lettuce plant also filters out excess nutrients in a pond. For example, their widespread leaves block sunlight from algae and prevent growth.
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
This product was recommended by Jen Stark from Happy DIY Home
Water hyacinth is a free-floating perennial aquatic plant that can develop densely floating mats of vegetation in still or slow-flowing water bodies. Plants are rosettes of glabrous leaves that are suspended in the column by a mass of roots. Flotation is provided by the inflated, spongy leaf stalks. A thick mat is formed by plants connected by a network of stems. Flowers have six lobes and are pale lilac in color, with a deep blue-bordered yellow patch on the highest lobe.
Moneywort (Bacopa Monnieri)
This product was recommended by Ava Collins from Adelaide Examiner
Moneyworts are among the toughest and most beautiful plants ever. They grow as carpets, and they often serve as foot-resistant decorations for stepping stones. In addition to being found at the surface of ponds, they will also be found below them as well. These amazing plants provide shelter as well as improve water oxygenation. In addition, they live for a long time. Their tiny round leaves and beautiful flowers will definitely enhance any pond.
Water Lotus
This product was recommended by Aaditya Bhatta from Plantscraze
Lotuses are beautiful and popular floating aquatic plants requiring little to no maintenance but prefer certain conditions. Lotuses are unpalatable to koi and provide plenty of shade during the hot summer months while supporting local pollinators.
Horsetail Starter Plant
This product was recommended by Aaditya Bhatta from Plantscraze
Horsetail is possibly the most ancient koi pond plant on this list. It is considered a living fossil plant, and its history dates back to prehistoric times. It has since been essential for water filtration and pond bank stabilization. Koi fish don’t eat hollow stems, but they do like to hide in the plant’s shade.
Eelgrass
This product was recommended by Aaditya Bhatta from Plantscraze
Eelgrass is one of the best submerged oxygenating plants, as discussed in a previous article. They are adamant and will not be ripped up or browsed on by koi or other large fish. They can grow quite tall and, as a result, do best in deeper ponds where their wavy, grass-like leaves can thrive and provide plenty of habitat and shade for your koi.
Pennsylvania Smartweed
This product was recommended by Anwar Kaur from Hindu Rope
Another good oxygenator is the smartweed plant. Its stems create an underwater forest that protects the fish from the sun and predators. It has beautiful flowers that have a variety of colors, from pink to purple to white. It is also a good filter for koi ponds.
Water Lily
This product was recommended by Alexandra Cotes from FlowerCompany
Leaves of Lilies are large and cover the surface of the pond thus conveying shade for the fish. Likewise, they have very pretty flowers thus putting on colours to the pond by its floral embellishment. Furthermore, lilies ate capable of clearing the water as they suck out a lot of toxic waste from water.
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