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Water Hyacinth are great biofilters. Their long roots provide a hiding place for smaller pond inhabitants. They grow extremely fast, specially with lots of sun exposure. Your fish will love them. They will appreciate the shade, shelter, and food provided. They are 100% chemical free, fish and shrimp safe, and grown in nurseries not harvested from the wild. Scientific name for Water Hyacinth is Eichhornia crassipes
- IMPORTANT: NOT for sale in AL, FL,CT, MI, MN, OH, IN, TX, and WI —compliant with USDA and State regulations. Please note that during times of extreme weather, live plants will suffer due to extreme temperatures. During winter, do not order live plants when temperatures are expected to go below 20F at the lowest point during the day. During summer, avoid ordering plants when temperatures are above 100F.
- You get 3 plants of about 3-5 inches in diameter. These are grown plants, ready to reproduce. PLEASE NOTE WATER HYACINTH FLOWER IN THE SUMMER TIME AND DO NOT HAVE A FLOWER ON THEM ALL THE TIME.
- They serve as natural biofilters to your pond, helping clear the water naturally.
- Please note this plant ships with trimmed roots as sometimes they tend to fall off during transit due to heat. In case roots fall off upon receiving them, just place them in your pond and give them couple of weeks so they can re-establish themselves. If you live in areas experiencing above 90 temperatures, please make sure these plants are retrieved as soon as possible as extreme heat could kill these plants while in a box.
- This plant is very sensitive to temperatures during shipping. If you live in a region that is experiencing extreme heat, please do not order as they will not make it in very hot weather
Quick Planting Tips:
- Place floating plants gently on calm water away from direct turbulent currents or heavy fountain sprays.
- For potted marginals and lilies, submerge to the recommended depth (typically 6-12 inches) in rich aquatic soil or gravel.
- Provide at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily for vibrant color and steady growth.
We dispatch all live plant specimens in moisture-sealed insulation. Please retrieve your delivery immediately upon arrival to prevent heat or cold stress inside your mailbox.
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