Almost every summer resident in his heart dreams of a small pond in his area, which will create comfort and add some zest to the landscape design. It is great when a dream comes true, and a new task appears - planting plants for a pond in a country house. If you choose the right inhabitants of the reservoir, then it will carry not only a decorative function, but also self-cleaning.
Azolla
Azolla - aquatic plant, which belongs to the species of floating ferns. This annual is not only very beautiful, but also very rich in nitrogen, so it can be used as a fertilizer. Azolla loves the heat and the sun, for it is suitable for landing non-flowing reservoirs with warm water.
Devalia, nephrolepis, asplenium, polysilis, pteris, pelleya, tsirtomium, platicerium and polynyadir, as well as azolla, belong to fern plants.
Marshland
Marshland - It is also an aquatic plant that can be purchased for an ornamental pond, but deep-water and perennial. Large flowers are very similar to the flowering of cucumber. Swamp flower absolutely unpretentious. Planted in containers, which are then immersed in water. Pests and diseases of this perennial are not terrible.
Did you know? Marshland it grows very quickly and strongly, so if you do not want it to push all inhabitants out of the pond, constantly monitor its growth and timely trim.
Wolfia
Wolfia - the smallest culture, which belongs to the family Lynx. A tiny creature is balls of green or brown color. It receives all the necessary mineral substances from water, therefore it does not need any additional feeding. The only thing you should pay attention to is that wolfia does not like stagnant water. You should regularly update the water or ensure its movement in the pond where the plant is grown.
Kubyshka
There are several species of this plant from the genus Nymphaeaceae. The most common and popular is considered nugget yellow. This perennial blooms in May and blooms before the first cold weather. It categorically does not tolerate dirty water and even participates in the process of water purification itself. A nugget prevents the formation and spread of blue algae: where it grows, water never blooms.
Water lily
Water lily, or nymphea - Many loved and familiar plant that is ideal for a reservoir in the country. Impressive are many types of water lilies: there are more than 5 dozen of them. Depending on the type, a depth suitable for planting is determined. Nymphaea feel comfortable in sunny areas.
Did you know? The largest flower plant in the world belongs to the genus Nymphaea and is called "Victoria Amazon". Its huge flowers (35 cm in diameter) bloom only once a year at night, and their flowering lasts only 2 days.
Lotus
Lotus - an incredible flower that attracts with its beauty. Refers to perennial, prefers to grow in areas of the reservoir at least 40 cm deep. Massive lotus roots are fixed at the bottom and nourish it with nutrients. To create favorable conditions for this plant, the basic principle is clean water. Caring for him is not difficult, the only thing you should not forget is to cut off the dead stalks in the spring.
Read also about the care and selection of aquatic plants.
Hornpaw
Hornpaw It is well known to fish lovers, as it is often used in aquariums, and this is no accident, since it is an oxygen generator. Also, the aquatic inhabitant prevents the growth of algae, which, in turn, ensures the purity of the water. This perennial can grow at great depths. The hornberry is best planted in the shady part of the pond. It differs in unusual appearance and the good speed of growth.
Important! A hornpaw can be not only an element of decor and an aid in the purification of a pond, but also become food for its underwater inhabitants.
Duckweed
Duckweed - A beautiful and well-known plant floating on the surface of the water. Loves sunny areas. The most important thing in its breeding is to discourage excessive population, as it grows very quickly. Duck absorbs carbon dioxide and saturates the reservoir with oxygen, helps in the natural cleansing of the reservoir. Surplus can be used for the manufacture of compost, as well as feed for animals and fish.
Urut
Urut refers to oxygen generators and is valued for its beneficial properties concerning the cleaning of the reservoir. Uruti floats on the surface of the water, sometimes rises 10-15 cm above it. Beautiful pinkish stems and feathery leaves will surely become an additional bright element of the dacha reservoir.
Important! Aquatic plants are able to disperse the sun's rays and thereby prevent the heating of water in the pond, and this, in turn, will help to avoid rapid contamination of the reservoir.
Elodea
Such water plants - just a godsend for the pond. Absolutely unpretentious and not demanding on water temperature. Elodea also applies to oxygenerators.
Even the most unremarkable little pond can be made a bright addition to the summer cottage. With the help of a variety of species of aquatic plants, you can not only build unusual decorative compositions, but also control the purity of the reservoir and even feed its inhabitants.
