Even if I am late in watching, I am loving this series, it great, seem that we will get lot of information and great advice in getting and keeping these amazing plants +ThePondDigger Thanks
Great video. I have been stressing about aquatic plants for my pond. I am located in Ohio in zone 5b, so can you please mention cold hardiness for these plants? I can't wait to see the rest of this video series. Thanks.
Matthew Triplat We will be covering zones. But keep in mind you can treat these plants like annuals and replace them each year. Totally worth the beauty if you ask me!
Great advise. All that he said is 100% true. We had a huge one in the back the mistake was my boys put some small fishes in the pond and well in a few months time the fish killed it. Great info though Eric.
I have 5, 5 gallon lilly pots in my 13' x 13' koi pond and the fish eat the lilies faster than I can get them to grow. Do you have an suggestions to help me keep my fish (I have 9 2 yr olds) in there?
Jeff Franz It's been my experience that the plant will do so much better in a large pot with some quality soil and direct fertilization. You can certainly plant the rhizome in the gravel but the plant won't do a whole lot until you let the pond get super dirty. And I don't think you want to take that road. :)
I wounder what kinda of water lilly my top fin one is.I got 2 in a package but one died and I'm left with this one with kinda of has heart shaped leafs that are long.I also have a hardy sioux one which I think is a dwarf one and is spouse to have yellow flowers.
You have to try growing leeks in your pond they are great water cleaners .In the shallow areas they grow great and so does rhubarb ,may dad grew that in a big shallow area when I was growing up .I don't know what happened to my lotus plants they were growing great in with the lilies in there own pond and then they just were gone and lily so far had 1 flower and I fertilize them monthly
sissy murphy NO WAY I would purposely but a leak in my pond!!! BAHAHAHHA! Just kidding, I'll look into growing some leeks in one of our features because of your suggestion! I just don't like saying it!!!
I used the end of a leek I bought for soup and put it in the shallow part of the upper pond and have harvested the top 2 times and then on my cameras I caught a deer stealing it.OH Well ,they need to eat too .They get a drink out of the upper pond but have never touched the plants before .This deer had no respect .LOL
Wonderful video, How Beautiful! Such Beautiful plants!! Love these Water Lilies!! Thankyou So Much for posting these videos!!
I love night bloomers, they have such huge majestic leaves and bright neon blooms.
dan8 Agree!!!
absolutely epic episode. this is going to be one of your best series.
mark suson We have something better in store for you coming this fall!!!! Hold on for the ride!
***** Thanks Christine! You're the best!
Great information, I'm looking forward to seeing the entire series.
Ed Marks Stay tuned!
I love water lilies
ME too!
I want to try raising Pygmae Helvola next summer.
Even if I am late in watching, I am loving this series, it great, seem that we will get lot of information and great advice in getting and keeping these amazing plants +ThePondDigger Thanks
Thank you for the support!
Thanks for the information. I love these!!
Ivory Queen Nice change of pace wouldn't you say?
Yes indeed and just beautiful ThePondDigger 😃
Great video. I have been stressing about aquatic plants for my pond. I am located in Ohio in zone 5b, so can you please mention cold hardiness for these plants? I can't wait to see the rest of this video series. Thanks.
Matthew Triplat We will be covering zones. But keep in mind you can treat these plants like annuals and replace them each year. Totally worth the beauty if you ask me!
Outstanding!
D S Koi A little change of pace wouldn't you say??? Wait till you see Red Flare! So amazing your eyes practically melt outta your face!!! Enjoy!
ThePondDigger Great change of pace. Another great aspect of keeping ponds. Will you be highlighting bog filter aquatics as well?
Great advise. All that he said is 100% true. We had a huge one in the back the mistake was my boys put some small fishes in the pond and well in a few months time the fish killed it. Great info though Eric.
+MO GAINS Thanks MO!!!
amazing place.
I have 5, 5 gallon lilly pots in my 13' x 13' koi pond and the fish eat the lilies faster than I can get them to grow. Do you have an suggestions to help me keep my fish (I have 9 2 yr olds) in there?
Carol Peters You may need a koi pond and a water lily pond too!!!
Eric if we don't want soil in our pond can the Lilly live in artificial media like they use for hydroponics. this is so we don't get dirt in the pond
Jeff Franz It's been my experience that the plant will do so much better in a large pot with some quality soil and direct fertilization. You can certainly plant the rhizome in the gravel but the plant won't do a whole lot until you let the pond get super dirty. And I don't think you want to take that road. :)
You cam use granulated clay.
I wounder what kinda of water lilly my top fin one is.I got 2 in a package but one died and I'm left with this one with kinda of has heart shaped leafs that are long.I also have a hardy sioux one which I think is a dwarf one and is spouse to have yellow flowers.
Brianna Harter This sounds like a bit of fun! KInd of like having a baby and not knowing the sex!
What fertilizer is used?
He mentioned how big of a water pot to use but what is the min depth these plants can be placed ?
Musabe009 Good Question! We didn't cover that topic. I would recommend a minimum of 12".
ThePondDigger what is the ideal maximum depth? Is it ok if it’s 36” inches depth?
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Any contact information for southwest aquatics? I googled but it brings up many different places
how do you plant them? my koi like to dig all the dirt out
makes the pond look dirty and causes algae to bloom
I have a maroon beauty in my pond. I am realising the name after seeing this video.
You have to try growing leeks in your pond they are great water cleaners .In the shallow areas they grow great and so does rhubarb ,may dad grew that in a big shallow area when I was growing up .I don't know what happened to my lotus plants they were growing great in with the lilies in there own pond and then they just were gone and lily so far had 1 flower and I fertilize them monthly
sissy murphy NO WAY I would purposely but a leak in my pond!!! BAHAHAHHA! Just kidding, I'll look into growing some leeks in one of our features because of your suggestion! I just don't like saying it!!!
I used the end of a leek I bought for soup and put it in the shallow part of the upper pond and have harvested the top 2 times and then on my cameras I caught a deer stealing it.OH Well ,they need to eat too .They get a drink out of the upper pond but have never touched the plants before .This deer had no respect .LOL
good to know. I had to keep clearing the algae out of my container garden many times.
dude, is he wearing mary Jane's?
Erin Garney Mary Jane's??