Tropical Marginal Aquatic Plants
Tropical Plants are not hardy to our area, but are some of the most beautiful water garden plants. The foliage is full, with bright and colorful blooms. Tropical Plants will survive Zone 8 and higher.
DEPTH: 1” to 6” below the surface of the water.
WINTER CARE: When our temperatures start to cool, you will need to start preparing these plants to come indoors for the winter. They will need to be sprayed down with an aphid killer (be sure to use a fish safe product),hose off, cut all dead foliage off the plant and remove any algae from the pot and plant. Bring the plant into the house and place it in a decorative planter that does not have any holes or sometimes a small garbage pail will work for this. Water plants once a week. Due to the lack of direct sunlight, sometimes the foliage can become weak and spindly. If this happens, cut the foliage off, and keep watering the plant. New growth will appear.
SPRING CARE: Once we are out of the danger of cold temperatures you can start hardening the plant off. Take it outside during the day and bring it in at night. Do not put it in direct sunlight to soon, or you will burn the foliage. Once temperatures remain above sixty degrees it can be placed back into the pond.
MAINTENANCE: Once the plant is established, you can divide it as needed and fertilize every 1 to 2 months as needed. Remove dead foliage and spent flowers.