Water Plants & Supplies
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Myrtle Says:
Water plants are great in a natural pool or pond for introducing oxygen, removing nitrates from the water, preventing algae in shallow areas and providing living areas for fish. Marginal water plants (shallow water plants) can typically be direct-planted in fabric pouches along the pond edges, while deeper water plants (like water lilies) are installed in larger pots or baskets. |
Water Plants
Starter Water Plant Kit - Small
Our basic starter water plant kit contains 50 shallow marginals (mix of low creeping/spreading and tall plants - planted in fabric pouches), 9 deep water plants (in pots - 3 per pot), 21 water lilies and 6 lotuses (assorted colors, also planted in pots - 3 per pot). All water plants are hardy varieties and are chosen based on current supply. Free shipping within the contiguous United States!
The kit includes
- 50 Marginal water plants (0-4" deep) - Bare root, mix of types
- 21 Water lilies (18"-36" deep) - Bare root, mixed colors
- 9 Deep water plants (18" - 36" deep)- Bare root, mix of types
- 6 Lotuses (18" - 36" deep) - Bare root, mixed colors
- 10 large fabric pots (for lilies & deep water plants)
- 2 large plastic lotus pots
- 50 fabric pouches (for marginals)
- Pondtabbs fertilizer
Possible Water Plant Types
Creeping Jenny, pennywort, watercress, Lemon/Blue Moneywort Bacopa, Aquatic Mint, Water Hyacinth, Corkscrew Rush, Iris, Horsetail Rush, Miniature Cattail, Sweet Flag, Manna Grass, Arrow Arum, Swamp Milkweed, Hornwort, Arrowhead, Sensitive Plant, Water Clover, Pickerel Rush, Water Lily/Lotus (White, Yellow, Pink, Red)
This kit is appropriate for the Essential NSP in sizes 1, 2, 5, 6. Or for a even lusher look, upgrade to our Large Starter Water Plant Kit
Starter Water Plant Kit - Large
Our large starter water plant kit contains 100 shallow marginals (mix of low creeping/spreading and tall plants - planted in fabric pouches), 15 deep water plants (in pots - 3 per pot), 45 water lilies and 9 lotuses (assorted colors, also planted in pots - 3 per pot). All water plants are hardy varieties and are chosen based on current supply. Free shipping within the contiguous United States!
The kit includes
- 100 Marginal water plants (0-4" deep) - Bare root, mix of types
- 45 Water lilies (18"-36" deep) - Bare root, mixed colors
- 15 Deep water plants (18" - 36" deep)- Bare root, mix of types
- 9 Lotuses (18" - 36" deep) - Bare root, mixed colors
- 20 large fabric pots (for lilies & deep water plants)
- 3 large plastic lotus pots
- 100 fabric pouches (for marginals)
- Pondtabbs fertilizer
Possible Water Plant Types
Creeping Jenny, pennywort, watercress, Lemon/Blue Moneywort Bacopa, Aquatic Mint, Water Hyacinth, Corkscrew Rush, Iris, Horsetail Rush, Miniature Cattail, Sweet Flag, Manna Grass, Arrow Arum, Swamp Milkweed, Hornwort, Arrowhead, Sensitive Plant, Water Clover, Pickerel Rush, Water Lily/Lotus (White, Yellow, Pink, Red)
This kit is appropriate for the Essential NSP in sizes 3, 4, 7, 8
Plant Pots and Baskets
Botanica Lotus Container 20"d x 6" h
Keep your aquatic plant soil with your aquatic plant instead of in your pond filter with a Botanica Lotus Container for smaller lotus and large water lilies. The lotus pot measures 20" in diameter x 6" high without holes. Lotus and water lilies grow best when planted in a large container with plenty of sunlight and food. Planting pots will also keep Koi and other root eating fish away from the plants delicate roots.
- Specially designed to contain the aggressive roots of Lotus plants in water gardens.
- As the aquatic plants mature, split and/or re-pot the plants to keep them both growing and removing nutrients from the pond water.
- Use a clay loam or specially designed aquatic planting soil for best results. Never use potting soil designed for terrestrial plants
- Regularly fertilize Lotus plants for maximum growth and blooming
Size: 20"w x 6"h, no holes
Botanica Water Lily Container - 16" x 7"h
This plastic aquatic plant pot is ideal for medium to large water lilies or water lotuses. They keep your aquatic plant soil with your aquatic plant instead of in your natural swimming pool or pond. Are best set on rock "shelves" underwater down by the underwater wooden wall in an Essential style natural pool.
As plants mature, split and re-pot plants as needed and fertilize for maximum growth and bloom.
Botanica Whiskey Barrel Liner Pot
An aquatic plant pot/container ideal for large lotus in your natural swimming pool or pond. Keep your aquatic plant soil with your aquatic plant instead of in your natural swimming pool or pond. As plants mature, split and re-pot plants as needed and fertilize for maximum growth and bloom.
Size: 25 1/2"d x 15"h, no holes
Aquascape Aquatic Plant Pots 8" x 6" (2 pack)
Aquatic plant bags allow you to quickly and easily add any pond plant to your natural swimming pool, pond, or water feature. These smaller pots are ideal for marginal water plants set in the rocks in the shallow water around the edge of your pool/pond. The fine porous material allows water in, but keeps soil from entering the water. The flexible material makes it simple to place the plants where typical plastic pots will not fit without breaking or cracking. Aquascape Aquatic Planters easily blend in with the rest of your pond, allowing your beautiful aquatic plants to take center stage.
- Makes planting aquatic plants simple and easy
- Easily molded to fit in tight spaces
- Keeps soil contained while allowing water in
- Will not break or crack
2 pack of 8" x 6"
Aquascape Aquatic Plant Pots 12" x 8" (2 pack)
Aquatic fabric plant pots allow you to quickly and easily add any pond plant to your natural swimming pool, pond, or water feature. The fine porous material allows water in, but keeps soil from entering the water. The flexible material makes it simple to place the plants where typical plastic pots will not fit without breaking or cracking. Aquascape Aquatic Planters easily blend in with the rest of your pond, allowing your beautiful aquatic plants to take center stage.
- Makes planting aquatic plants simple and easy
- Easily molded to fit in tight spaces
- Keeps soil contained while allowing water in
- Will not break or crack
2 pack 12"x8"
Aquascape Aquatic Plant Pots 14" x 7" (2 pack)
Aquatic fabric plant pots allow you to quickly and easily add any pond plant to your natural swimming pool, pond, or water feature. The fine porous material allows water in, but keeps soil from entering the water. The flexible material makes it simple to place the plants where typical plastic pots will not fit without breaking or cracking. Aquascape Aquatic Planters easily blend in with the rest of your pond, allowing your beautiful aquatic plants to take center stage. Great for water lilies!
- Makes planting aquatic plants simple and easy
- Easily molded to fit in tight spaces
- Keeps soil contained while allowing water in
- Will not break or crack
2 pack of 14" x 7" pots
OASE Aquatic Basket
OASE Aquatic Plant Basket is ideal for all aquatic plants—allowing water to flow freely through the basket so plants can absorb nutrients from the water. The plastic basket protects roots from damage by fish and livestock and keeps root systems contained. The basket is designed to rest on the pond’s floor. Its strong and durable housing makes it an ideal anchor for most aquatic plants.
- 13.2" W x 13.2" L x 4.5" H
- Strong, durable housing for smaller aquatic plants
- Keeps plants and roots under control
- 2 Year Warranty
Water Plant Fertilizer
Pondtabbs Aquatic Plant Fertilizer
Introduced in 1991 after approximately two years of research and field testing, this product immediately became the standard for aquatic fertilization. Pondtabbs water soluble tablets combine controlled nitrogen release with rapid nutrient availability in a form which provides optimum feeding for all of your aquatic plants. When used as directed, this product will not effect algae growth or have any negative effect on fish.
It is recommended that you feed your plants monthly during the growing season at a rate of one tablet per gallon of soil. When the water temperature rises above 72 degrees feeding should be increased to every two weeks. Insert the Pondtabbs with your finger deep into the soil three inches from the crown of the plant. When using multiple tablets, space the uniformly around the plant. Nutrients will release within five minutes.
This is one of our favorite products to use in our lily pots when they are first planted as well as each spring and summer!