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2017年08月26日
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The name “wild celery” makes it sound as if this plant were the native version of the celery you eat in salad. This is not the case. Wild celery (Vallisneria americana) is no relation whatsoever to garden celery. It usually grows under water where it provides many benefits to underwater organisms. Growing wild celery in your home garden is not possible. Read on for more wild celery plant information.
What is Wild Celery? Wild celery is the type of plant that grows underwater. It is hardly surprising that a gardener might ask “What is wild celery?” The plant is never grown in gardens and requires a submerged location to survive. Wild celery plant information tells us that the leaves of this plant look like long ribbons and can grow to 6 feet long. This is why it is also called freshwater eel grass or tape grass.
Wild Celery in Gardens Do not ask how to plant wild celery nor envision growing wild celery in your vegetable garden. It grows in brackish waters around the world, usually in areas where the water is 2.75 to 6 feet deep. The species has different female and male plants, and their method of reproduction is unique. The female blossoms grow on thin stalks until they rise to the surface of the water. The male wild celery flowers are short and stay by the base of the plant. In time, the male flowers release from their footing and float to the surface of the water. There they release pollen, which also floats on the surface and fertilizes the female flowers by chance. After fertilization, the female stalk coils itself, dragging the developing seeds back to the bottom of the water.
Uses for Wild Celery Wild celery plant information tells us that the uses for wild celery are numerous. The water plant offers good habitat to different kinds of fish in streams and lakes. It also provides shelter for bottom-growing algae and other invertebrates. You are not going to want to include diced wild celery in your salad, but the plant is edible. It is, in fact, one of the favorite aquatic plant foods of ducks, geese, swans and coots. The waterfowl consume the leaves, roots, tubers, and seeds of the plant. They are especially fond of the starchy tubers.
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Also known as little floating heart, water snowflake (Nymphoides spp.) is a charming little floating plant with delicate snowflake-like flowers that bloom in summer. If you have an ornamental garden pond, there are a lot of very good reasons for growing snowflake lilies. Read on to learn more about snowflake water lily.
Water Snowflake Information Despite its name and the obvious resemblance, snowflake water lily isn’t actually related to the water lily. Its growth habits are similar, however, and snowflake water lily, like the water lily, floats on the surface of the water with its roots connected to the soil below. Snowflake water plants are hardy growers, sending out runners that quickly spread over the water’s surface. The plants can be extremely helpful if you fight recurring algae in your pond, as snowflake water lily provides shade that minimizes algae growth. Because snowflake water lily is a rambunctious grower, it is considered to be an invasive species in some states. Ensure the plant isn’t a problem in your area before planting snowflake water plants in your pond. Folks at your local Cooperative Extension office can provide specific information.
Water Snowflake Care Growing snowflake lilies isn’t difficult in the mild temperatures of USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 11. If you live in a cooler climate, you can float the plants in pots and bring them indoors. Plant snowflake water lily where the plant is exposed to full sunlight, as blooming will be limited in partial shade and the plant may not survive in full shade. The water depth should be at least 3 inches and no deeper than 18 to 20 inches.
Snowflake water plants generally require no fertilizer because they take ample nutrients from pond water. However, if you choose to grow snowflake water lily in a container, provide a fertilizer made specifically for water plants every month or so during the growing season. Thin snowflake water plants occasionally if they become overcrowded, and remove dead leaves as they appear. Feel free to share the plant, which roots easily.
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Water lettuce pond plants are commonly found in the slow moving waters of drainage ditches, ponds, lakes and canals in water anywhere from 0 to 30 feet deep. Its early origins were recorded to be the Nile River, possibly around Lake Victoria. Today, it is found throughout the tropics and the American Southwest and is quantified as a weed with no wildlife or human food uses for water lettuce recorded. It can, however, make an attractive water feature planting where its rapid growth may be corralled. So what is water lettuce?
What is Water Lettuce? Water lettuce, or Pistia stratiotes, is in the family Araceae and is a perennial evergreen that forms large floating colonies that can be invasive if left unchecked. The spongy foliage is light green to gray-green colored and is 1 to 6 inches long. The floating root structure of water lettuce can grow up to 20 inches in length while the plant itself covers a 3 by 12 foot area typically. This moderate grower has leaves that form velvety rosettes, which resemble small heads of lettuce — hence its name. An evergreen, the long dangling roots serve as a safe haven for fish but, otherwise, water lettuce has not wildlife uses. The yellow flowers are rather innocuous, hidden in the foliage and blooming from late summer to early winter.
How to Grow Water Lettuce Reproduction of water lettuce is vegetative through the use of stolons and may be propagated through division of these or via seeds covered with sand and kept partially submerged in water. Water garden or container uses for water lettuce outdoors can occur in USDA planting zone 10 in full sun to part shade in the southern states.
Care of Water Lettuce In warm climates, the plant will overwinter or you can grow water lettuce indoors in an aquatic environment in a mix of moist loam and sand with water temps between 66-72 F. (19-22 C.). Additional care of water lettuce is minimal, as the plant has no serious pest or disease issues.
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2017年08月26日
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Japanese sweet flag (Acorus gramineus) is a striking little aquatic plant that tops out at about 12 inches. The plant may not be statuesque, but the golden-yellow grass provides plenty of bright color in soggy garden spots, along streams or pond edges, in semi-shady woodland gardens – or nearly any area where the plant’s moisture requirements are met. It is a good choice for stabilizing the soil in damp, erosion-prone soil. Read on for more information about Japanese sweet flag.
Arorus Sweet Flag Info Japanese sweet flag, also known as Calamus, is native to Japan and China. It is a cooperative, slow-spreading plant that attains a width of 2 feet in about five years. Miniature greenish-yellow blooms appear on spikes in spring and early summer, followed by tiny red berries. The grassy leaves emit a sweet, rather spicy aroma when crushed or stepped on. Sweet flag is hardy to USDA plant hardiness zones 6 through 9, although some Acorus sweet flag info indicates the plant is tough enough for zones 5 through 11.
Sweet Flag Care It doesn’t take much effort when growing sweet flag grass. Sweet flag plants tolerate light shade or full sun, although the plant benefits from afternoon shade in hot climates. However, full sun is best if the soil is extremely boggy. Average soil is fine, but be sure the soil is consistently moist, as sweet flag doesn’t tolerate bone dry soil and may scorch. Similarly, the leaf tips may turn brown in periods of extreme cold.
To grow sweet flag in a pond or other standing water, place the plant in a container and set it in water less than 4 inches deep. Sweet flag plant benefits from division in spring every three or four years. Plant the small divisions in pots and let them mature before transplanting them into their permanent locations. Otherwise, growing sweet flag grass is nearly effortless.
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Uses for Sweet Flag Plants The most commonly used part of the sweet flag plant is its rhizome, which can be used to repel insects, scent a room, or give you something tasty and interesting to chew on. The flavor is usually described as spicy and strong, similar to ginger or cinnamon, with a bitter aftertaste. The leaves, too, can be bruised and hung around the room for their pleasant scent.
When and How to Harvest Sweet Flag The best time for harvesting sweet flag is in spring before the new growth starts, or in autumn before the first frost. Sweet flag likes to grow in very wet conditions, like ditches or the shallow parts of streams. This means that harvesting sweet flag is bound to be at least a little messy. In order to get to the rhizomes, dig down at least a foot under the plant. You should be able to pull a big rooty mass out of the ground. This mass is likely to be very muddy. Remove the leaves and wash the roots.
The rhizomes are about 0.75 inches in diameter and covered in smaller little rootlets that can be removed. Don’t peel the rhizomes – most of the oils are found near the surface. Sweet flag rhizomes are best stored sliced and dried.
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The name pondweed refers to the 80 or so species of aquatic plants belonging to the genus Potamogenton. They vary in size and appearance so much that it’s hard to describe a typical pondweed. Some are totally submerged under the water, while others are only partly submerged. The plants are an important part of the pond’s ecosystem, and they can be ornamental in the right setting. They serve as a valuable wildlife food as well as an oxygenator that helps keep the pond in balance. When out of control, however, the plants can choke the life out of a pond, and then it’s time take steps in controlling pondweed plants.
How to Control Pondweed Before you use herbicides, there are a couple of other pondweed control methods that are worth considering. Prevention is the best method of control, so think carefully before you plant. If you decide to plant them, use containers to hold the roots rather than in the mud at the bottom of the pond. In small ponds, try getting rid of pondweeds by removing them manually. In large ponds, releasing grass carp in the pond will keep the plants under control. Grass carp feed on the tender, submerged parts of the plant. If these methods are impractical for your situation or don’t solve the problem, it’s time to consider managing pondweed in ponds using herbicide.
Where herbicides for lawns and gardens are usually chosen based on the weed you are trying to kill, herbicides for ponds are tailored to the site. Read the label carefully before you choose, paying special attention to precautions, restrictions and intended use. Use the least toxic herbicide to protect the fish and other wildlife in your pond and preserve enough plants to support them. Herbicides containing the active ingredient endothall are a good choice for controlling pondweed. Once you’ve chosen your herbicide, follow the label instructions exactly. Measure carefully and if you have to use it more than once, wait the recommended period of time before the second application. Never use an herbicide in a pond that isn’t specifically labeled for aquatic use.
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2017年08月26日
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The attractive, feathery fronds of parrot feather plants (Myriophyllum aquaticum) often encourage the water gardener to use it in a bed or border. The delicate appearance of growing parrot feather compliments other foliage in your water feature or bog garden.
Parrot Feather Information Stop: before you make the mistake of planting this seemingly innocent specimen in your landscape, you should know that parrot feather information indicates that these plants are highly invasive. Once planted, they have the potential to readily escape cultivation and overwhelm native plants. This has already happened in numerous areas in the United States. Only female specimens of the plant are known to grow in this country and multiply from root division and plant pieces in a process called fragmentation. Tiny bits of the plant have moved through waterways, on boats and located themselves aggressively in many areas. Several states have laws that prohibit growing parrot feather.
Growing Parrot Feather Growing parrot feather began innocently enough in the United States. The South and Central American native came to the country in the 1800’s to decorate indoor and outdoor aquariums. The attractive, feathery plumes of parrot feather plants took hold and began to choke out native plants. If you choose to use parrot feather plants in your pond or water garden, keep in mind that parrot feather plant care will consist of keeping the plant under control. Keep growing parrot feather in bounds by only using in lined ponds and water features or in containers.
Parrot feather plants grow in fresh water areas from rhizomatous roots. Cutting the plant encourages it to grow, so control can be complicated if it grows to restrict your drainage pipe or begins to destroy beneficial algae. Aquatic herbicides are sometimes effective in parrot feather plant care and control. If you choose to grow parrot feather plants in or around your water feature or pond, make sure it is legal to grow it in your area. Plant only in a controlled situation, such as a container or indoor water feature.
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2017年08月26日
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The lotus (Nelumbo) is an aquatic plant with interesting leaves and stunning flowers. It’s most commonly grown in water gardens. It is very invasive, so care has to be taken when growing it, or it will quickly take over its environment. Keep reading to learn more lotus plant information, including lotus plant care and how to grow a lotus plant.
How to Grow a Lotus Plant Growing lotus plants requires a certain amount of diligence. The plants will spread quickly and easily if grown in the soil, so it’s best to plant them in containers. Make sure your container has no drainage holes – lotus roots can easily escape through them, and since your container will be underwater, drainage is a non-issue. If you’re growing lotus plants from rhizomes, fill a container with garden soil and lightly cover the rhizomes, leaving the pointed tips slightly exposed. Submerge the container in water so that the surface is about 2 inches above the soil line. You may have to put a layer of gravel on top of the soil to keep it from floating away. After a few days, the first leaf should emerge. Keep raising the level of the water to match the length of the stems. Once the weather outside is at least 60 F. (16 C.) and the stems extend several inches, you can move your container outdoors.
Sink the container in your outdoor water garden no more than 18 inches from the surface. You may have to raise it up on bricks or cinder blocks. Lotus Plant Care Caring for lotus plants is relatively easy. Place them in a spot that receives full sun and fertilize them moderately.
Lotus tubers can’t survive freezing. If your pond does not freeze solid, your lotus should be able to overwinter if placed deeper than the freeze line. If you’re worried about freezing, you can dig up your lotus tubers and overwinter them indoors in a cool place.
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2017年08月26日
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Most people may not have heard of the plant called katniss until reading the book, The Hunger Games. In fact, many people may even wonder what is katniss and is it a real plant? Katniss plant is not only a real plant but you have likely seen it many times before and growing katniss in your garden is easy.
What is Katniss? Katniss plant (Sagittaria sagittifolia) actually goes by many names such as arrowhead, duck potato, swan potato, tule potato, and wapato. The botanical name is Sagittaria. Most katniss species have arrow-shaped leaves but in a few species the leaf is long and ribbon like. Katniss has white three-petaled flowers that will grow on a long, upright stalk. There are about 30 species of katniss. Several species are considered invasive in some areas, so when planting katniss in your garden, make sure that you double check that the variety you have selected is not invasive. The tubers of katniss are edible and have been used by Native Americans for generations as a food source. They are eaten much like potatoes.
Where Do Katniss Plants Grow? Different forms of katniss can be found in most parts of the United States and are native to North America. Most katniss plants are also considered marginal or bog plants. This means that while they can survive in a non-swampy area, they prefer to grow in wet and boggy areas. It is not uncommon to see these striking plants growing in ditches, ponds, marshes or the edge of streams. In your own garden, katniss is an excellent choice for a rain garden, a bog garden, a water garden and for low lying areas of your yard that may get flooded from time to time.
How to Grow Katniss As mentioned above, katniss should be planted in areas where its roots will be in standing water at least some part of the year. They prefer full sun but will tolerate some shade, but if you grow it in a shady location, the plant will flower less. Once its roots have taken hold, katniss plant needs little other care provided they get sufficiently wet soil occasionally. Once established, katniss will naturalize in your garden. They spread by either self-seeding or rhizomes. If you wish to keep katniss from spreading too far, be sure to remove the flower stalks as soon as flowering has faded and divide the plant every few years to keep it a manageable size. If you choose to try growing a potentially invasive variety of katniss, consider planting it in a container that can then be submerged into the water or buried in the soil. You can plant katniss in your garden with either divisions or seeds. Divisions are best planted in spring or early fall. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall. They can be direct seeded to the location you wish for the plant to grow or can be started in a pan that has dirt and standing water.
If you wish to harvest the tubers of the plant, this can be done at any time, though your harvest may be better mid-summer through fall. Katniss tubers can be harvested by simply pulling the plants up from where they are planted. The tubers will float to the surface of the water and can be collected. Whether you are a fan of the plucky heroine of The Hunger Games or are just looking for a nice plant for your water garden, now that you know a little more about just how easy growing katniss is, you can add it to your garden.
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Bulrushes are water loving plants which create excellent habitat for wild birds, trap beneficial bacteria in their tangled root system and provide nesting cover for bass and bluegill. They have an architectural beauty all their own and recall the biblical story of Moses, the child cast out onto the river amongst the bulrushes. In spite of all these charming details, the plant can become an invasive nuisance and foul up boat motors, clog water ways and choke out other plants. It is also protected in many states, so it is important to know how to kill bulrushes without harming natural habitat and wildlife.
Bulrush Plant Facts Most nature lovers can recognize bulrush. Bulrushes are sedges which colonize ponds, lakes and riparian areas. There are both hardstem and softstem varieties. Both are important parts of aquatic diversity and are commonly found in North America. Occasionally, these plants can inundate an area and because they have low forage potential, are considered undesirable in flooded plains and meadows. The Department of Natural Resources only allows removal of bulrush plant weeds in small areas to gain access to lakes or streams and has particular rules on how this can be accomplished. Bulrushes can grow in 3 to 5 feet of water or they can thrive as riparian species on the edges of moist habitats. These sedges can also survive brief periods of drought and cold temperatures. They grow from both seed and stem or root fragments, either of which can spread rapidly downstream and colonize all parts of a waterway.
Bulrush plant weeds can grow 5 to 10 feet tall and survive in marshes, bogs, sand or gravel bars. Hardstem bulrush grows in firm, sandy soil while softstem requires thick, soft silt in which to live. Bulrush has an appearance of a hard tubular or triangular stem with slender leaves. For survivalists, one of the more intriguing bulrush plant facts is its edibility. The stems and shoots are eaten raw or cooked and the roots and unripe flowers are boiled. Rhizomes may also be dried and pounded into flour.
Why Do We Need Control of Bulrush? Hardstem bulrush is native to western North America and should not be culled in its native habitat except for small areas to open waterways. Softstem is native to Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand and some parts of North America. It may tend to become more invasive in certain types of soil and can even survive brackish water. Bulrush control in ponds may become necessary to keep it open for livestock or for irrigation needs. In small lakes, bulrush may close off boat routes and create problems for engines. The plant’s ease of spread may also be of concern as it edges out other wanted native species. Control of bulrush is restricted in most states and it is threatened in Connecticut and endangered in Pennsylvania. Check with your state Department of Natural Resources for the plants status and recommended removal tips.
How to Kill Bulrush In managed waterways, bulrush is controlled by regulating the water levels. Higher levels promote established plants, while lowering the water can result in bulrush reduction. This can lead to other plants establishing in their absence, such as cattails, which may be less desired species. In areas where reduction of the plant is necessary, aquatic registered herbicides are recommended. These must be used with caution and all application instructions followed to prevent harming wildlife. Once you have an adequate amount of population reduction in the area, cutting under the surface of the water will provide bulrush control in ponds and smaller water bodies.
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