Common Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) | Live Floating Pond Plants for Water Gardens (1 Water Hyacinth)

To plant water hyacinths, you can: - Trim the roots to about 2 inches - Remove yellow leaves - Scatter the plants on the surface of your pond - Place the container in a sunny spot - Make sure the water level is at least a few inches above the roots - Thin the plants when they cover more than 60 percent of the water surface - Water hyacinths are floating plants that don't anchor to the floor of the pond. They grow well in full sun to part - shade and are great for use in a bio-filter. They flower best in summer months. - To promote flowering, you can contain the water hyacinths with a circle of tubing, hula-hoop, or water hyacinth basket. Scientific name for Water Hyacinth is Eichhornia crassipes WEATHER ALERT! If your region is experiencing extreme weather conditions please do not order as they will be damaged in transit.