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Aquatic Plants

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Top Water Gardens has plant packages available to help you decide what amount of aquatic plants would be efficient for your water garden.  It is very important to have the right amount of aquatic plants in your pond. The plants help establish a natural ecosystem and balance the excess nutrients in the water The plants will eat extra nutrients that algae needs to survive on, therefore helping to keep algae under control. They also provide shade and cover in your water garden, helping to reduce heat and sheltering your fish. Submerged and floating aquatic plants are very beneficial to your water garden. They are excellent oxygenators for your aquatic life such as fish. They are also tasty and healthy treats for your fish. Japanese Koi fish are bottom feeders and will love to graze on these types of plants.

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SUBMERGED AQUATIC PLANTS

   

Anacharis

Anacharis

A vigorous grower with multibranched stems of mid-green colored leaves with pointed tips usually bent backwards. Leaves are 1 in. long and grow up to 0.1 in. wide. The branchlets easily break off the parent plant and form new plants. Sometimes when the stems reach the water's surface, tiny white flowers are produced at the tips. The plant produces long roots to anchor itself as it feeds primarily through its leaves. This plant can be planted directly into your pond usi9ng the gravel for the growth of the roots.

Item # TOPP01

 

 

$      2.99 Per Cluster

Parrot Feather

Parrot Feather

A slightly tender submerged plant that flourishes in wet soil and waterfall crevices. The stems can grow 20-60 in. with segments of leaves 1-2 in. The aerial segments develop a deep bluish green color with short, stiff leaves that have a velvety sheen. This plant provides a lush texture and is supposedly prone to frost. Submerged plants help maintain clear water by using up extra nutrients.

Item # TOPP13

 

 

$      2.99 Per Cluster

 

FLOATING AQUATIC PLANTS

   

Water Hyssop

Water Hyssop

This plant can grow directly in the water, but sometimes flourishes best along the waters edge kissing the water in different areas. Foliage is a deep green color with oval leaves growing along each stem. In the summer, the stems produce delicate, tiny light blue to white five petal flowers. Providing a soft natural effect along the edge of your pond, this plant spreads rooting in gravel and crevices. It is unique to the fact that some of the plant can live in the water and the other on the edges of the surface.

Item # TOPP08

 

 

$      2.99 Per Cluster

Water Poppy

Water Poppy

A very quick grower. Flourishes in shallow water along plant shelves, but will move deeper once it is well established. Leaves are bright green with a nickel shape. In the summer, the leaves send out gorgeous yellow flowers with dark centers. This plant is very hardy and will spread throughout your water garden. Koi love the shelter it provides and have a great time playing around in its stalks.

Item # TOPP26

 

 

$      2.99 Per Cluster

Water Iris

Water Iris

Leaves are long and pointed with a solid green color. There are many types with different color blooms. Thrives in 6-10 In. of water providing beautiful, bright colors to your water garden. The Iris is one of the most popular flowering aquatic plants. With its delicate presence, some produce pleasant fragrance as well as adding a relaxing, natural feel to your water garden.

Item # TOPP09

 

 

$      5.95

 

 

MARGINAL AQUATIC PLANTS

   

Umbrella Plant

Umbrella Plant or Papyrus

Stems grow 3-5 ft. tall with bright green spiked, stiffly ribbed leaves radiating from the top. Flourishes in 6-10 in. of water in sun to part shade. This plant not only adds nice light green foliage, but also adds a unique texture to your pond. This plant also has a miniature version (Dwarf Papyrus) and a giant version (Giant or Egyptian Papyrus).

Item # TOPP19

 

$      5.95

Variegated Rush

Variegated Rush

This plant can grow up to 10-15 ft. tall with large mop heads of pendulous leaves and green spikelets that measure almost a foot across. Flourishes in large and deeper ponds with strong lighting to maintain its full and lush appearance. It also protects other plants from strong wind. This plant is large enough to provide visible foliage in larger ponds that would otherwise look bare and unnatural. It is important to have plenty of plant coverage in every pond to balance the ecosystem and establish a natural atmosphere.

Item # TOPP15

 

$      5.95

Water Taro

Water Taro (Elephant Ears)

Tuberous rootstock is sometimes marked with ringlike scars where former leaves have fallen off. Leaves are arrowhead to heart shaped resembling elephant ears. They are solid green and grow to about 3 ft. long with the plant growing 2-6 ft. tall. Flourishes in 1-6 in. or higher of water with full sun to part shade. The Taro will attain maximum height if allowed to grow year round outside in tropical zones.

Item # TOPP18

 

$      5.95

Imperial Water Taro

Imperial Water Taro

Tuberous rootstock that carries heart shaped to arrow shaped leaves resembling elephant ears. It is a dark green foliage overlaid with velvety black between the veins. Measures about 3 ft. long, while the plant can grow 2-6 ft. tall. Flourishes in 4-8 in. of water with sun to part shade. this plant can also be easily used as an indoor household plant that is kept in a saucer of water and rich topsoil and placed near a sunny window.

Item # TOPP23

 

$      5.95

Sword Plant

Sword Plant

Leaves are a large melon-shape with a point at the tip. They are a solid green color and in the summer months of July through September, the arching stems produce a small pale purple flower that fades to pink. The plant grows to about 3 ft. Flourishes in 2-4 in. of water in sun to part shade. This plant can be wintered indoors, but should survive in your pond outdoors through Florida winters.

Item # TOPP17

 

$      5.95

Spyder Taro

Spyder Taro

Tuberous rootstock with leaves that are arrowhead shaped much like the water taro only these leaves are facing upward and appear to be upside down. The leaves are a solid green with a deep slit down the center to the middle of the leaf. This plant provides pleasant green foliage and is suggested to be grown near the Water Taro to counter balance the look to your waterscape.

Item # TOPP24

 

$      5.95

Bluebell Chi Chi

Bluebell Chi Chi (Ruellia)

Growing 2 to 3 ft., this charming plant spreads to about 12 in. It has dark purplish green foliage with bluish purple flowers complementing the plant in midsummer. This plant grows best in sun to part shade. There is also a pink blooming plant variety. This plant provides a nice cool color to your pond.

Item # TOPP03

 

$      5.95

Miniature Cattail

Miniature Cattail

Smaller version of the large cattail. The leaves are tall and slender and reach up to a point. This plant provides a natural feel to your pond. The cattail flourishes in shallow water, no deeper than a foot.

Item # TOPP05

 

$      5.95

Pickerel

Pickerel

Growing about 18-24 in. This plant has glossy, erect, deep green leaves with a slight heart shape. Soft bluish purple flower spikes grow from leaf bracts at the top of stems. This plant grows best in shallow water up to 18 in. with sun to part shade.

Item # TOPP14

 

$      5.95

 

MARGINAL AQUATIC PLANTS (CANNA & CALLA LILIES)

   

Orange and Yellow Canna Lilies

Orange and Yellow Canna Lily

Usually grows 4-5 ft. tall. Leaves are large and solid green accented by bright yellow and orange flowers in summer. They can flourish in up to 6 in. of water in sun to part shade. This is one of the most uniquely colored blooms and is a popular choice among the canna lilies.

Item # TOPP04

 

$      5.95

Yellow Canna Lily

Yellow Canna Lily

Usually grows 4-5 ft. tall. They grow in a pot of soil best with 1-10 in. of water in sun to part shade. Cannas can be used as tropical house plants in the autumn and winter seasons. Summer time is the Canna's season to flourish and bloom adding vibrant colors to your waterscape.

Item # TOPP25

 

$      5.95

Varigated Red Canna Lily

Varigated Red Canna Lily

Usually grows 4-5 ft. tall. Leaves are large striped, with brilliant green, red and yellow stripes. The bloom is a vibrant red color. Blooming in the summer this plant is truly tropical and colorful. Can flourish in up to 6 in. of water in sun to part shade. With the variegated leaves, this unique plant provides color and enjoyment year around in warmer climates.

Item # TOPP28

 

 

 

$      5.95

 

 

Ted Stemmed Thalia

Red-Stemmed Thalia

A bold accent plant for a tropical appearance. Also known as the "Hardy Canna", this plant can grow 5-6 ft. and sometimes may reach 8 ft. tall. Striking ovate, yellow-green leaves measuring 20 in. long and 10 in. wide, reach upward from attractive deep red stems. Flowers are a soft lavender color that stand well above the foliage. Flourishes in sun to part shade, protects from strong wind. This plant is ideal for larger ponds needing plenty of plants for the ecosystem. It can also be grown in medium sized ponds for bold accents.

Item # TOPP27

 

$      5.95

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Hardy Water Lilies

There are a wide variety of Hardy Water Lilies. Hardy Water Lilies are known for there durability and multiple blooms. You can usually identify a Hardy Water Lily by its petal and leaves. The petals of the blooms are usually more rounded and the flower is known to have a cup shaped look. The leaves are usually round to oval shaped with smooth or slightly waved edges. We carry many types of Hardy Water Lilies, with many different colored blooms. The many common color blooms are white, yellow, and pink. The leaves can be solid green, bronze or brilliantly variegated. Many water lilies also have lovely fragrances adding a pleasant atmosphere to your water garden. All Water Lilies provide shelter for your fish. When ordering please specify a color or type.

Item # TOPP10

 

 

$    24.95

 

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Tropical Water Lilies

There are a wide variety of Tropical Water Lilies. Tropical Water Lilies are popular in the warmer climate areas of the world. Tropical Water Lilies are known for their brilliant colored blooms and their unique jagged and razor sharp edges of the leaves. The blooms are usually more star shaped with pointed petals. Although the Tropical Water Lily is not as durable as the Hardy, it usually has more vibrant colors when they bloom making this plant truly enjoyable. We carry many different types of Tropical Water Lilies, with a wide variety of colors and blooms. The many common color blooms are pink, white, blue, yellow, purple and there are multi colored blooms as well. Such as orange to pink, and pink to green. All the water Lilies provide shade to your water garden. When ordering please specify a color or type.

Item # TOPP11

 

 

$    24.95

 

Night Water Lily

Night Blooming Water Lilies

Night Blooming Water Lilies are truly unique. They provide blooms and color for your evening or night enjoyment. They start to bloom around 6:00 pm. and continue to bloom till about 9:00 am. The bloom is sensitive to sun light and therefore closes during the day. The bloom is usually gigantic and much larger than a typical sized day blooming water Lily. Like the Tropical Water Lily, the Night bloomer is known for its brilliant colors and severely jagged leaves. The leaves are usually more severely jagged than a Tropical Water Lily. At times you can determine the color of a water Lily by flipping the leaf over and looking for color on the underside of the leaf. This is easier to spot for purple and pink colored blooms with the bottom of the leaf having a purple or pink hue.

Item # TOPP12

 

 

$    24.95

Aphid Control

Aphid Control

Aphid Control is a quick and easy way to help keep aphids off your aquatic plants. Just spray directly onto your plant. Comes in a 12 oz. bottle

Item # TOPW03

 

$    16.99

AgSafe Aquatic Tabs

Aquatic Plant Fertilizer Tabs

Aquatic Plant fertilizer tabs help to induce growth and bloom for your aquatic plants. Just apply two tabs near the roots of the plant. The tabs are time released and could last up to 30 days.

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25 Count Fertilizer Tabs

Item # TOPW24

 

 

$      8.99

 

 

100 Count Fertilizer Tabs

Item # TOPW23

 

$    26.99

 

Aquatic Planting Media

Aquatic Planting Media

Ideal to use when potting aquatic plants.  Pre-colonized with beneficial bacteria.  Contains no algae promoting nutrients.  Will not break down or float.  Retains oxygen.  Safe for all fish and plants.  No fertilizer, peat or compost.  Will not cloud pond water.  Have large surface area for colonizing beneficial bacteria.

Item # TOPW46

 

$    16.99

Floating Island Planters

Floating Island Planters

Island planters are mini floating islands that allow you to plant aquatic plants in any depth water!  The island consists of special foam float ring with a built in plant basket.  This allows your plants to be located out in the middle of the pond without damage to the roots from koi or other fish.  Use multiple planters with different types of plants to create beautiful plant “reefs” in any size pond.

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9" Floating Island Planter

Item # TOPP29

 

$    13.99

 

16" Floating Island Planter

Item # TOPP30

 

$    24.99

10" Round Plant Basket

10" Round Plant Basket

Item # TOPP31

 

$    4.25

12" Square Plant Basket

12" Square Plant Basket

Item # TOPP32

 

$    5.50

Mini Barley Straw Planters

Mini Barley Straw Planters

Barley Straw Planters work improving water quality in several ways.  The natural decomposition of the straw in the water helps to keep water quality pristine.  This is accomplished by a natural reaction between the humic acids in the straw from decomposition, sunlight and oxygen.  These elements combine to create a condition which keeps water clear.  Barley straw promotes healthy populations of invertebrate life that consume harmful contaminates.  These tiny creatures are important to the food chain in the pond.  All these processes combine to produce a clearer, healthier and long lasting pond environment.  To Use:  Simply fill hole with any premium potting soil, add an aquatic fertilizer, an aquatic marginal plant then water until planter is soaked.  Place planter in pond, planter will float high in the water for about a week until straw becomes completely saturated.  Fertilize as needed throughout the season.  Planter will remain active improving water quality for about six months.  After straw has finished decomposing the plant and remaining root ball can be planted into an appropriate sized pot and enjoyed for another season.

Item # TOPP33

 

 $  21.99

 

Note to the Pond Owner

Please be sure to specify what kind of aquatic plant you are ordering and what color bloom (if applicable). It is important when deciding where to place your water Lily in your water garden, that you choose a location far enough away from moving, or splashing water, (such as a fountain or waterfall). The reason for avoiding any splashing water is the water drops that fall on the Lily's leaves may cause fungus to grow and turn the leaves brown, eventually rotting and killing the plant. Some Aquatic plants such as the Creeping Jenny, thrive on the moving water in the streams and waterfalls. The roots gather the nutrients as the water flows through the plant. This also helps in the starvation of bad or unwanted algae. We provide Aquatic Plant packages to help you decide which plants would work best for you and your water garden. It is also very important that you have the right amount of aquatic plants in your pond. Not enough aquatic plants could cause more heat in the water and encourage nutrients that bad algae feeds off of, therefore stimulating and actually promoting unwanted algae growth. Too many aquatic plants can disturb water flow and circulation in your pond. Too many plants in your stream may actually cause the water to back up and over flow in the stream, bringing the water level down. With the Aquatic Plant packages, we offer the correct amount of plants that would best suit your pond. All Aquatic Plants are packaged and shipped "bare root" in a bag. As soon as you receive the package, be sure to open immediately and rinse with water and place in pond. Try to plant the roots into the gravel of your pond. All Aquatic Plants are guaranteed 48 hours.


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