{"product_id":"common-water-hyacinth-eichhornia-crassipes-live-floating-pond-plants-for-water-gardens-1-water-hyacinth","title":"Common Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) | Live Floating Pond Plants for Water Gardens (1 Water Hyacinth)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEasy and popular floating pond plant. Grows and multiplies fast in warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo need for planting or soil. Just rinse them and place them on your pond surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProvides natural filtration and oxygenation to your water garden. Improves the health of your pond’s ecosystem!\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProvides natural shade and protection to pond fish like koi and goldfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIMPORTANT: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53583396536614,"sku":"B0CCHTVLFZ","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/5452\/0358\/files\/61V0o-FtQiL._AC_UL960_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1785940267","url":"https:\/\/livepondplants.com\/products\/common-water-hyacinth-eichhornia-crassipes-live-floating-pond-plants-for-water-gardens-1-water-hyacinth","provider":"Live Pond Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}