Bog Plants - Floating Plants

There are a number of reasons to have floating plants in a pond. The first, of course, is that when they are in their prime, they are among the more beautiful, and interesting, of all of the plants that are available to pond owners. From the tufty, multicolored mats of Azolla to the magnificent blossoms of Water Hyacinth, this is truly a varied group. Another reason is for algae control. The shade cast by the floating colonies, and the nutrient load that they take from the water, all contribute to the control of many species of algae. At the same time, some species, Azolla and Lemna in particular, actually provide the fish in the pond with a good, nutritious, “home grown” supply of food.

IAP Java Moss - Vesicularia dubyana South American water moss, great medium for spawning fish. Free floating plant. Will attach itself to the rough surface of pond walls to soften the effect of the cement. Great for aquariums and ponds alike! $4.99 IAP010 Quantity:	IBP Alligator Leaf Nymphoides - Nymphoides crenata The brilliant yellow, star shaped flowers have 5 narrow, fringed petals, each about an inch and a half long and a quarter of an inch wide. ZONE 8 $7.50 IBP062 Quantity:	IBP American Water Snowflake - Nymphoides sp. Heart shaped leaves, clusters of bright, white flowers. The flowers emerge from the stems immediately under the leaves. ZONE 8 $7.49 IBP064 Quantity:
IBP Floating Heart - Nymphoides peltata Also known as Water Fringe, this plant is an industry standard, that produces cup shaped flowers which have solidly fringed petals instead of the hairy edged petals of most of its cousins. The leaves are heart shaped and fleshy. Propagation is by runners and seed. ZONE 8 *Cannot ship to Restrictions: Sorry, but we can't ship this item to Maine, New Hampshire, Washington, Vermont. * $7.99 IBP065 Quantity:	IBP Giant Water Snowflake - Nymphoides indica The leaves grow up to 12 inches in diameter and are fleshy. The flowers arise from under the leaves and are considerably larger than those of other Nymphoides. ZONE 8 $17.99 IBP067 Quantity:	IBP Water Sensitive Plant - Small leaf - Neptunia aquatica Related to the terrestrial sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica, this aquatic species floats on the water by means of swollen, air-filled sections of the stems. Small, compound leaves snap shut when touched, giving the plant its common name. They reopen within minutes. Leaves also close at night, or when the weather is cool. Yellow, puffball-like flowers emerge from the main stem on short stems at the leaf axils. Excellent as a curiosity or as a showpiece plant, or to inspire interest in gardens and plants in children. $11.99 IBP160 Quantity:
IFP Bladderwort - Utricularia vulgaris A perennial, carnivorous, water plant. The finely divided stems bear small bladders. The plant forms a dense mat at the surface of the water. Beautiful, tiny, brilliant yellow flowers are produced all summer. A great plant for elementary school science classes. $8.99 IFP007 Quantity:	IFP Duckweed - Lemna minor A small bright green plant, which consists of a round to ovate leaf and a root. The leaves vary in size according to nutrient supply and are sometimes purple on the underside. Reproduction is by budding, and, under proper conditions, can be quite rapid. This is an excellent plant for shading water, using up free nutrients in the water, or for feeding certain herbivorous fish. One portion is approximately the volume of a 1 cup measure. $4.49 IFP004 Quantity:	IFP Fairy Moss - Azolla caroliniana A small, usually floating fern, in places growing in the mud. Green to red in color, depending on sunlight exposure. It forms dense mats on the surface of the water. A good source of supplemental food for Koi and Goldfish. Looks especially good when allowed to grow on a ledge in a water fall or stream. Very nice in terraria. One portion is approximately the volume of a 1 cup measure. $4.49 IFP001 Quantity:
IFP Fairy Moss / Duckweed Blend Combination mix of Fairy Moss (Azolla caroliniana) / Duckweed (Lemna minor) One portion is approximately the volume of a 1 cup measure. $3.49 Quantity:	IFP Floating Plant Blend Combination blend of Fairy Moss (Azolla caroliniana), Duckweed (Lemna minor) and a small percentage of Water Meal (Wolffia arrhiza). Great blend for water filtration, surface cover, or animal feed, ducks love it! One portion is approximately the volume of a 1 cup measure. $3.49 Quantity:	IFP Ivy-leafed Duckweed - Lemna trisulca A small bright green plant, growing in clumps, just below the water's surface or caught up in uderwater stems and other oblects. The leaves are thin, and arranged in a branching structure, 2 to 10 mm long. Very good hiding place for fish fry. One portion is approximately the volume of a 1 cup measure. $5.99 IFP005 Quantity:
IFP Miniature Water Hyacinth - Eichornia sp. Essentially identical to the familiar Water Hyacinth, with the exception that it is only about half the size of its larger counterpart. Perfect for small ponds and tub gardens. We have noticed that this plant is significantly more tolerant of cold weather than is the larger Hyacinth. *CANNOT SHIP TO: Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida.*** $2.99 IFP013 Quantity:	IFP Mud Midget - Wolffiella floridans Mud-midget, native to Florida, is another small duckweed, but this one has narrow, elongated fronds. Mud-midget plants float just beneath the surface of the water. This is an excellent plant for shading water, using up free nutrients in the water, or for feeding certain herbivorous fish. One portion is approximately the volume of a 1 ounce measure. $4.49 IFP011 Quantity:	IFP Water Hyacinth - 25 Bulk 25 Water Hyacinth at a bulk discount! Free shipping offer does not apply to this product. *Sorry, but we can't ship this item to Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida.* $45.00 Quantity:
IFP Water Hyacinth - Eichornia crassipes The plant that ate the southeast corner of North America. This is perhaps the most universally known water plant. Large clusters of large lavender flowers are held above the plant, which consists of a bunch of rounded leaves floating on hugely inflated stems. The plants float on the water's surface and are ballasted by large masses of black and purple roots. These roots are what make this species such a valuable asset in the cleaning of water. Everything from Koi pond water to municipal run-off benefits from being filtered by this worthy plant. It produces beautiful flowers, filters water like no other plant, makes an excellent spawning medium for Koi, and makes great compost. Who could ask for anything more? *CANNOT SHIP to Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida.***** $3.49 IFP012 Quantity:	IFP Water Hyacinth/Mini Hyacinth - 15/15 Bulk 15 Standard Water Hyacinth / 15 Mini Hyacinth *Sorry, but we can't ship this item to Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida.* $50.00 Quantity:	IFP Water Lettuce - 25 Bulk 25 Water Hyacinth at a bulk discount! Free shipping offer does not apply to this product. *Sorry, but we can't ship this item to Texas, Florida.* $45.00 Quantity:
IFP Water Lettuce - Pistia stratiodes Water Lettuce is one of the perennial favorites among pond keepers. Its ability to filter water and its unusual appearance make it a fitting addition to any medium sized to large pond setting. In smaller ponds or barrels it tends to overwhelm its tankmates. Its leaves are thick, fuzzy, and gray-green. The leaves form a rosette on the water surface. The plants produce runners in all directions and eventually form colonies wherever they are able to sit undisturbed. The flowers are insignificant. Masses of roots extending down into the water are outstanding water filteration aids. * CANNOT SHIP TO FLA OR TEXAS * $3.49 IFP014 Quantity:	IFP Water Lettuce/Hyacinth Mix - 15/15 Bulk 15 Water Lettuce & 15 Water Hyacinth *Sorry, but we can't ship this item to Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida.* $50.00 Quantity:	IFP Water Lettuce/Mini Hyacinth - 15/15 Bulk 15 Water Lettuce / 15 Miniature Water Hyacinth *Sorry, but we can't ship this item to Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida.* $50.00 Quantity:
IFP Water Meal - Wolffia arrhiza The entire plant consists only of a tiny green disc or spherical structure. Reproduction is by budding, and although the plant is the smallest flowering plant, it blooms only rarely, even in nature. A good food supplement for herbivorous fish, this plant is capable of forming dense colonies just below the water's surface. It is easy to imagine that it can tolerate moist soil conditions as well. One portion is approximately the volume of a 1 ounce measure. $4.99 IFP006 Quantity: