Comments on: Using Water Hyacinth in Water Gardens – Water Garden & Feature Q & A – Week Ending May 16th

By: thepondguy

thepondguy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:07:23 +0000

William, pH levels can affect your plants. If the water is too hard it can stunt the plant growth. A pH level of 7 is perfect; a range of 6.5 to 8.5 is usually fine for plants. Another thing to consider is if you are you using salt in your pond water: Salt will affect the Water Hyacinth, as well as other aquatic plants. It is recommended to us 1 ¼ cups of salt per 100 gallons if there are plants in your pond. Fertilizing your plants with fertilizer in small frequent feedings will also help with yellowing plants. Bloom and Grow is a concentrated liquid. Use one ounce per 300 gallons of pond water.

By: William

William — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:37:56 +0000

My water hyacinth leaves start drying up after 4 weeks in the pond, and they all turn yellow brownish, but my water is crystal clear after I add water hyacinth. I kept them separate from my fish, so roots are all in good condition, but can’t figure out why leaves are turning yellow and dried up. There is no water splashing on the leaves, but they are in direct sun in the morning. Could it be PH level?? Please help.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:57:17 +0000

I bought 3 water hyacinth plants for my small backyard pond. The top is almost entirely covered, I almost never have to clean the pond filter and it gets direct sunlight all day. Next year, I think I will start with just 1 plant!!!

By: donna

donna — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:32:14 +0000

Hyacinth does not like getting thier leaves splashed I know that sounds funny being they are a water plant but like a lotus if the leaves are splashed by a fountain or waterfall for example they burn.

By: thepondguy

thepondguy — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:50:13 +0000

Kathy,

You can definitely try and I’ve talked to some customers who have been successful wintering them over and other customers who haven’t been so successful. A water tank should work. The biggest thing you have to make sure of is keeping the temperature warm.

Thanks for the comment!

By: kathy

kathy — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:07:51 +0000

I love water hyacinth. I live in the north so overgrowth is no problem. I would like to try to keep them over the winter inside. Could I use a water tank and grow light? Considering the economy, they are not THAT inexpensive, at least not to me.

By: Kathy M. Snyder

Kathy M. Snyder — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:42:55 +0000

My water hyacinth also die after a week or so. I was told its because I add pond salt to my water garden. Is this true?

By: thepondguy

thepondguy — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:29:58 +0000

Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment!

By: thepondguy

thepondguy — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:28:53 +0000

Mary,

Check the pH of the water. A pH level of 7 is perfect. If your water’s pH is above 8.5 you can have issues with plant growth. Also, koi love to eat the roots of water hyacinth. It’s like candy for them. So check and make sure they aren’t eating them as well.

By: thepondguy

thepondguy — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:28:02 +0000

Mary Helen, You can try to use a motion activated scarecrow to help keep squirrels away. Here is the link to learn more.