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Pond Plants — Living Filtration for Beautiful Water Gardens Aquatic plants are one of nature's best filtration systems, absorbing excess nutrients that would otherwise fuel algae growth. Play It Koi offers a carefully curated selection of pond plants including hardy water lilies , tropical water lilies , lotus , floating plants , oxygenating submerged plants , and marginal bog plants. Each category plays a distinct role in pond health and visual appeal. Choosing Plants by Pond Zone A well-planted pond includes species for every depth zone. Marginal plants (cattails, rushes, iris, pickerelweed) grow on shallow shelves with roots submerged and foliage above water. Water lilies occupy the mid-depth zone, providing floating pads that shade the surface and reduce algae. Submerged oxygenators (anacharis, hornwort, vallisneria) grow entirely underwater and produce oxygen while consuming nitrates. Floating plants (water hyacinth, water lettuce) drift freely, absorbing nutrients directly from the water column and providing shade. Mixing all four categories creates a balanced, self-sustaining ecosystem. Water hyacinth and water lettuce are prohibited or restricted in a number of US states and cannot be shipped everywhere. Check the product page for current shipping restrictions and your state's aquatic plant rules before ordering, and never release either one into a natural waterway. Planting Season and Timing Hardy water lilies and marginal plants can be planted from mid-spring through early summer once water temperatures stabilize above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Tropical lilies and lotus require warmer water — wait until temperatures consistently reach 70 degrees or higher. Floating and oxygenating plants can be added anytime during the growing season. In colder climates, treat tropical plants as annuals or overwinter them indoors in a heated aquarium. Protecting Pond Plants from Koi Koi are enthusiastic plant-eaters, and protecting your aquatic garden from their appetites req

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