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Anonymous on
November 20, 2019Q.Aquatic Plant Fertilizing
Hello, I am growing the plant "Egeria densa" and I am confused on how to fertilize this plant. I am doing an experimentation utilizing liquid fertilizers and would like some advice on how to fertilize submerged aquatic plants like this one.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Aquatic plants get their nutrition through the leaves from the water, instead of their roots like above-ground plants. Depending on the plant there are three types: liquid, tablet and granular. A slow release form is generally recommended. Here is more info:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/oxygenating-pond-plants.htm
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/water-gardens-aquatic-plants
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Bassman1150 on
December 9, 2019
Skillman, New Jersey zone 6Q.Over Wintering Potted Marginal Plants
Hi. Have a really small pond that I take all the water out before the cold winter hits in New Jersey. I have one marginal plant in it. It is in a pot. Can I over winter plant, pot and all in our vegetable garden ? Jim
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.If the plant is hardy to zone 6 you can plant the whole pot in your garden and dig it up next spring.
If the plant is not hardy, you can overwinter it indoors or in a garage where it does not freeze.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/winterizing-water-plants.htm
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July 14, 2021Q.Amazon Frogbit Growing Tips.
Where can i get seeds and how do i look after amazon frog bite. Please thankyou. Colleen
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.We don't recommend places to purchase, But I can offer an article on how to care for it. It will be treated like most aquatic plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/flowering-pond-plants.htm
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July 25, 2021Q.Water Plants As House Plants
Hi, Can I grow water/pond plants in water indoors? Thanks!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes, but change the water occasionally or it will get an odor. Circulating the water will help, too. And if the plant needs sun, be sure to site it near a window or in a sunroom. This publication has a lot of plant information.
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97031Q.Salinity Tolerance Of Aquatic Plants
Will yellow iris or water lilies tolerate 0.3% salinity?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 7, 2024
Certified ExpertA.No, both are freshwater species and will not tolerate that.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/water-lily/growing-water-lilies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/water-iris-plant-care.htm
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