I have a small fish pond in my backyard. In it I have one Water Lily that is doing great (got my first bloom this week!!), some Water Lettuce, and a bunch of Water Hyacinths. The Hyacinths seem to be doing well, I started out with three in the spring and now there are more than four times that amount. I am anxiously waiting for them to bloom, but I don't see any signs of buds, they just keep multiplying. Can anyone give me an idea of when they will bloom, if they will bloom, or anything I can do to make them bloom?? Thanks!
When will my Water Hyacinths bloom??
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Finally someone besides me didn't know the answer. I found out sometimes what can stop them. The goldfish and koi eat the new white roots and that can sometimes can prevent them from blooming.
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In the water garden news I discovered koi can become sunburned and that the fish (all) like slices of oranges and grapefruit. Something I did not know.
This is the first year my water hyacinths bloomed profusely I kept them out of the pond until they had a chance to multiply and bloom, I finally put them in the pond and they are straggly looking everytime I go out to feed the hyacinths are bobbing up and down from the fish.
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Reply:dont know where you live, but here in fla, those things are a real pest ,they try takeing over the lakes andcreeks, and it is aginst the law down here, because just like they are spreading in your pond, think how a large wild lake will get, the state and county has to take boats out 2 or 3 time a year and spray all the will water ways or they will be nothing but thost green monsters blocking out the sunlite, fish die, nothig lives without sunlite , well almost, , i say watch them pull out some and if you like a few , just do not let them take over your little pretty pond. try lake grass or fern fish love that because the bait breed in there i lke water lillies of different styles also, nice flowers when the bloom
Reply:You said you have a small pond--if you aren't careful, the hyacinths will take over and they will crowd out all of your other plants--not only that--they cause a lot of dead material to be deposited on the bottom of the pond which isn't good for its overall health. And it can be smelly.
We have a huge problem here in Florida with hyacinths because they are so prolific and have gotten out of hand, clogged waterways, lakes and rivers. So, if you must have them, grow them in a container by themselves and thin them. Throw the unwanted ones in the trash. They need to have at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to bloom as do waterlilies and they need a fairly temperate climate.
Good luck!
Reply:They should bloom soon. I think that you can go to your local nursery and find food for your plants.
Reply:SUN! that is what those need! at my school, ours would bloom nearly all summer while they were in the sun but would hardly when kept inside in the shade. there has to be at least six hours of sunlight hitting them per day in order to flower the way it sounds like you want them to. hope this helps :)
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Do goldfish mind dripping water?
I just bought a few goldfish at the pet store and put them in a tub outside with aquarium stones, a water lily that has been living outside for a few weeks (lots of bio stuff in the water that the fish seem to be eating), and some green oxygen weed from the same pet store.
The tub is sitting under a dripping tap right now. The tub fills up and overflows down into a gap in the concrete where some salamanders live (my cat sits staring at that spot all the time and occasionally brings a salamander home, so I assume they live there).
I piled up the weed under the tap so that the dripping noise isn't as conspicuous, but I'm wondering if it'll irritate the goldfish. I know tap water is chlorinated, but it's dripping slowly enough that I don't think it'll affect the water in the tub too much. But I don't want to drive the fish crazy with constant dripping. They seem to swim up to check it out every now and then, but I'm not sure if they like it or are annoyed by it. Anyone know?
Do goldfish mind dripping water?
Not usually if it is not constantly heavy - If you are worried place a stone under the drip to stop it hitting the water directly - Just check water at your fish shop once every month or two for high chlorine levels (If you don't know your local levels)
Reply:No I dont believe Goldfish mind b/c I have a fliter that runs water into the tank like a small waterfall.. I dont think it will bother them.
Reply:I doubt it irritates them. It rains in their natural habitat creating a heck of a lot more dripping on them.
The tub is sitting under a dripping tap right now. The tub fills up and overflows down into a gap in the concrete where some salamanders live (my cat sits staring at that spot all the time and occasionally brings a salamander home, so I assume they live there).
I piled up the weed under the tap so that the dripping noise isn't as conspicuous, but I'm wondering if it'll irritate the goldfish. I know tap water is chlorinated, but it's dripping slowly enough that I don't think it'll affect the water in the tub too much. But I don't want to drive the fish crazy with constant dripping. They seem to swim up to check it out every now and then, but I'm not sure if they like it or are annoyed by it. Anyone know?
Do goldfish mind dripping water?
Not usually if it is not constantly heavy - If you are worried place a stone under the drip to stop it hitting the water directly - Just check water at your fish shop once every month or two for high chlorine levels (If you don't know your local levels)
Reply:No I dont believe Goldfish mind b/c I have a fliter that runs water into the tank like a small waterfall.. I dont think it will bother them.
Reply:I doubt it irritates them. It rains in their natural habitat creating a heck of a lot more dripping on them.
Do goldfish mind dripping water?
I just bought a few goldfish at the pet store and put them in a tub outside with aquarium stones, a water lily that has been living outside for a few weeks (lots of bio stuff in the water that the fish seem to be eating), and some green oxygen weed from the same pet store.
The tub is sitting under a dripping tap right now. The tub fills up and overflows down into a gap in the concrete where some salamanders live (my cat sits staring at that spot all the time and occasionally brings a salamander home, so I assume they live there).
I piled up the weed under the tap so that the dripping noise isn't as conspicuous, but I'm wondering if it'll irritate the goldfish. I know tap water is chlorinated, but it's dripping slowly enough that I don't think it'll affect the water in the tub too much. But I don't want to drive the fish crazy with constant dripping. They seem to swim up to check it out every now and then, but I'm not sure if they like it or are annoyed by it. Anyone know?
Do goldfish mind dripping water?
no they aren't annoyed. but they might be annoyed at the CHLORINE! chlorine takes a while to leave water even at a slow drip.
Reply:i doubt it very much, i dont think they have the intellect to be annoyed. they have a six second memory so they might be constantly curious of the drips!
Reply:My nana has a pond, and the fish always seem happy as long as there's food.
Plus underwater, I think it's harder to here dripping.
Reply:im not sure but i would try blocking off the tap.
The tub is sitting under a dripping tap right now. The tub fills up and overflows down into a gap in the concrete where some salamanders live (my cat sits staring at that spot all the time and occasionally brings a salamander home, so I assume they live there).
I piled up the weed under the tap so that the dripping noise isn't as conspicuous, but I'm wondering if it'll irritate the goldfish. I know tap water is chlorinated, but it's dripping slowly enough that I don't think it'll affect the water in the tub too much. But I don't want to drive the fish crazy with constant dripping. They seem to swim up to check it out every now and then, but I'm not sure if they like it or are annoyed by it. Anyone know?
Do goldfish mind dripping water?
no they aren't annoyed. but they might be annoyed at the CHLORINE! chlorine takes a while to leave water even at a slow drip.
Reply:i doubt it very much, i dont think they have the intellect to be annoyed. they have a six second memory so they might be constantly curious of the drips!
Reply:My nana has a pond, and the fish always seem happy as long as there's food.
Plus underwater, I think it's harder to here dripping.
Reply:im not sure but i would try blocking off the tap.
Animals in 'muddy water' and their adaptations?
Hi there! My little sister is doing a biology assignment and can't for the life of her find out what she needs to know on the internet (shock!horror!). So we were wondering if you could help.
She needs to knows an adaptation (each) of the following animals for the habitat of muddy water (bracken water?).
Example: Diatom - can live as a single, unicellular organism.
Her list:
-- Rotifers
-- Yellow Bladder Wort
-- Water Lily
-- Leech
-- Water Boatman
-- Shrimp
-- May Fly Nymph
-- Caddis Larva
-- Gambusia
-- Water Scorpion
-- Damselfly Nymph
We would appreciate it if anyone could answer ANY of the above (does not have to be all of them).
Animals in 'muddy water' and their adaptations?
Guess I am not sure about the question of adaptation...since the answer for diatom is just a simple description of one, not a listed adaptation. Also muddy means silty and cloudy water from clays or easily suspended sediment...brackish (bracken???) means partially saltwater like and estuary where the river meets the sea.
But back to your list!
rotifers are small members of the zooplankton that are mostly (but not all) free swimming and eating tiny plants (like diatoms!).
Leeches are annelid worms (related to earthworms) that may attach and suck body fluids from other animals to live but many eat decaying material in the bottom of the pond and do not suck blood.
Water boatmen (family: Corixidae) are everywhere! They can be predators or detritivores and are important food for larger invertebrates, fish, and birds.
May fly and damselfly nymphs and caddisfly larvae are common, freshwater aquatic insects where the young stages live in water and eat plant material or decaying matter (mayflies, caddisflies) or are predators (damselflies). The adults of those larvae are free-flying terrestrial insects that often don't live nearly as long as the larvae (usually just long enough to mate and lay eggs).
Gambusia is the genus name of the common mosquitofish, introduced everywhere by people to help control mosquitos in wetlands and rice fields....but they do not eat mosquitos preferentially...just any small thing that is swimming in the water, really.
The links are info at several different learning levels.
Enjoy!
She needs to knows an adaptation (each) of the following animals for the habitat of muddy water (bracken water?).
Example: Diatom - can live as a single, unicellular organism.
Her list:
-- Rotifers
-- Yellow Bladder Wort
-- Water Lily
-- Leech
-- Water Boatman
-- Shrimp
-- May Fly Nymph
-- Caddis Larva
-- Gambusia
-- Water Scorpion
-- Damselfly Nymph
We would appreciate it if anyone could answer ANY of the above (does not have to be all of them).
Animals in 'muddy water' and their adaptations?
Guess I am not sure about the question of adaptation...since the answer for diatom is just a simple description of one, not a listed adaptation. Also muddy means silty and cloudy water from clays or easily suspended sediment...brackish (bracken???) means partially saltwater like and estuary where the river meets the sea.
But back to your list!
rotifers are small members of the zooplankton that are mostly (but not all) free swimming and eating tiny plants (like diatoms!).
Leeches are annelid worms (related to earthworms) that may attach and suck body fluids from other animals to live but many eat decaying material in the bottom of the pond and do not suck blood.
Water boatmen (family: Corixidae) are everywhere! They can be predators or detritivores and are important food for larger invertebrates, fish, and birds.
May fly and damselfly nymphs and caddisfly larvae are common, freshwater aquatic insects where the young stages live in water and eat plant material or decaying matter (mayflies, caddisflies) or are predators (damselflies). The adults of those larvae are free-flying terrestrial insects that often don't live nearly as long as the larvae (usually just long enough to mate and lay eggs).
Gambusia is the genus name of the common mosquitofish, introduced everywhere by people to help control mosquitos in wetlands and rice fields....but they do not eat mosquitos preferentially...just any small thing that is swimming in the water, really.
The links are info at several different learning levels.
Enjoy!
RES swimming water depths?
Today i set up a completally new habitat for my RES. Well tommorow i plan on adding much more water to its tank. Previously my turtle had just enough water to move in. Its feet could touch the bottom. Well i learned it needed to actually swim. My RES has not been in very deep water though for probably almsot a year now. If I give it really deep water tommorow will the turtle hae any problems with the much deeper water? Also is this tank set-up ok? It is a 10 gallon aquarium with thin layer of gravel on the bottom of water, i have about 3 inches of water ot swim in, to the right the gravel slopes up completally out of the water, has an old fish tank light above it, i have 1 water lily bulb in it to grow. If you haev any better sugestions to improve my tank please tell me. Sorry couldn't get any pictures, would take too long with my internet connections. Thanks!
RES swimming water depths?
Ok, you need to make a lot of changes. First of all, a 10 gallon is way too small. The rule of thumb is 10 gallons for every 1 inch of turtle shell length. It is impossible to properly heat a 10 gallon with a basking bulb on one end, while keeping the other end cooler.
NO gravel with turtles! They will eat it and cause fatal intestinal impactions--I've seen it.
Water depth should be 1 %26amp; 1/2 times the length of shell. A 2" long turtle needs 3 inches of water.
You need a basking spot--a log or platform the turtle can crawl out of the water completely to bask. You must have a heat bulb that will heat the basking spot to about 95F. Use a digital probe thermometer to measure the basking temps.
Turtles will die without UVB lighting. This is a flourescent bulb that gives off rays like the sun. They are specifically made for reptiles. They need to be within 12 inches of the basking spot and they must be replaced every 6 months as they lose potency. Keep the water extremely clean and treat with a dechlorinator. A water heater is also necessary to keep the water at 75-78F.
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/
Reply:KimbeeJ is correct with everything she told you. If you have had your res for about a year (I've had mine for about a year and a half) I would assume that if it was growing right, it should be about 6". You need to upgrade your tank. I would recomend going as big as you can get right now, b/c you'll have to keep upgrading as the turtle is growing. You need a proper basking spot, with the proper lighting as you heard, and the more water, the better, but make sure your turtle has plenty of floating resting places, Ie. driftwood, fake plants, etc. Get rid of your gravel/sand, your could severly damage your turtle. You can buy floating zoomed turtle docks relativly cheap, and search online for them, petsmart will price match most competetors, so if you find something online cheaper (Which you can.) Also, you'll need a water heater to keep the water at about 80-85 degrees. Be careful with filling your tank up all the way, if your turtle has not been out and about swimming, it may have some trouble. Other than that, good luck with your changes.
Ps. If you cant make these changes, maybe you should consider a new home for your turtle.
get well flowers
RES swimming water depths?
Ok, you need to make a lot of changes. First of all, a 10 gallon is way too small. The rule of thumb is 10 gallons for every 1 inch of turtle shell length. It is impossible to properly heat a 10 gallon with a basking bulb on one end, while keeping the other end cooler.
NO gravel with turtles! They will eat it and cause fatal intestinal impactions--I've seen it.
Water depth should be 1 %26amp; 1/2 times the length of shell. A 2" long turtle needs 3 inches of water.
You need a basking spot--a log or platform the turtle can crawl out of the water completely to bask. You must have a heat bulb that will heat the basking spot to about 95F. Use a digital probe thermometer to measure the basking temps.
Turtles will die without UVB lighting. This is a flourescent bulb that gives off rays like the sun. They are specifically made for reptiles. They need to be within 12 inches of the basking spot and they must be replaced every 6 months as they lose potency. Keep the water extremely clean and treat with a dechlorinator. A water heater is also necessary to keep the water at 75-78F.
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/
Reply:KimbeeJ is correct with everything she told you. If you have had your res for about a year (I've had mine for about a year and a half) I would assume that if it was growing right, it should be about 6". You need to upgrade your tank. I would recomend going as big as you can get right now, b/c you'll have to keep upgrading as the turtle is growing. You need a proper basking spot, with the proper lighting as you heard, and the more water, the better, but make sure your turtle has plenty of floating resting places, Ie. driftwood, fake plants, etc. Get rid of your gravel/sand, your could severly damage your turtle. You can buy floating zoomed turtle docks relativly cheap, and search online for them, petsmart will price match most competetors, so if you find something online cheaper (Which you can.) Also, you'll need a water heater to keep the water at about 80-85 degrees. Be careful with filling your tank up all the way, if your turtle has not been out and about swimming, it may have some trouble. Other than that, good luck with your changes.
Ps. If you cant make these changes, maybe you should consider a new home for your turtle.
get well flowers
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
Hi--
I have a large white calla lily planted on the dry bank of my pond and it has just flowered and looks like it is dying. Most of the leaves have died and the ones left are very pale. The plant became pale on transplanting it, perhaps too much hot sun . Can it be planted like my other water lilies under 4 or 5 inches of water in my pond? I live in the deep south and have a half acre pond. Is the dying out part of the flowering cycle? Should it be planted in shade or partial shade since I'm in the south or will the pond suffice?
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
It is also called, Common Calla and it does grow up to 2 to 4 ft high. My book, Sunset Western Garden book said that this Calla thrives in moist, even boggy, soil all year. Originally from South Africa, but it doesn't like too much hot sun. I would say if you plant it in the light shade and wet area, it'll do better. It worth a try?
Reply:Cosmos has it. Yes, they do grow tall. No, they should not be planted under water. Use It as a damp ground marginal plant.
Reply:I agree with Gidget. It probably isn't a calla lily. They only thrive in full sun, and I've never seen one 4' tall. No, nothing, except aquatic plants survive under water.
Reply:i think what you have is a peace lily yes it can be used as a aquatic plant just make sure you anchor it well diffused light is always best for any plant
I have a large white calla lily planted on the dry bank of my pond and it has just flowered and looks like it is dying. Most of the leaves have died and the ones left are very pale. The plant became pale on transplanting it, perhaps too much hot sun . Can it be planted like my other water lilies under 4 or 5 inches of water in my pond? I live in the deep south and have a half acre pond. Is the dying out part of the flowering cycle? Should it be planted in shade or partial shade since I'm in the south or will the pond suffice?
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
It is also called, Common Calla and it does grow up to 2 to 4 ft high. My book, Sunset Western Garden book said that this Calla thrives in moist, even boggy, soil all year. Originally from South Africa, but it doesn't like too much hot sun. I would say if you plant it in the light shade and wet area, it'll do better. It worth a try?
Reply:Cosmos has it. Yes, they do grow tall. No, they should not be planted under water. Use It as a damp ground marginal plant.
Reply:I agree with Gidget. It probably isn't a calla lily. They only thrive in full sun, and I've never seen one 4' tall. No, nothing, except aquatic plants survive under water.
Reply:i think what you have is a peace lily yes it can be used as a aquatic plant just make sure you anchor it well diffused light is always best for any plant
WATER LILLY needs dividing should have done in spring,leaves out of water-crowded do I divide now? am in UK?
The water lily is in a small pond and lily is planted in sunken basket, there are so many leaves this year that the new ones are out of the water in the centre and I'm afraid when flowers come they wont be visible, am not sure if it is best to divide lily now or this will kill it off, also will it stop it flowering this year if I do lift it.
If it needs spliting now what kind of compost do I use and fertiliser. There are tadpoles newts and very small coy in the pond, pond is always green which I dont mind water is still-no pumps or features the lily flower (not blooming yet) is white variety with a yellow centre, had very few flowers last year perhaps three and they didnt last long, dont know how long it has been in pond as was in when we moved in.
An in Lincolnshire UK
Hope someone can help as I am in a dilema do I split it now or not?
thanks
WATER LILLY needs dividing should have done in spring,leaves out of water-crowded do I divide now? am in UK?
Doesn't matter when you do it. Take a knife and cut the tubers to separate...you probably will not have to disturb the main plant (avoid if possible, for if you disturb it, it may not bloom for a while. Plant the cut tubers in a pail full of dirt, cover the top with about 3" of sand, place food pellets (1 per gallon of container) and feed the original tub at the same time...the plants will really turn on and grow quickly. Good luck
Reply:Do you speak English? If so....you need some serious help!
Reply:Divide as soon as possible, overcrowding may hamper the growth of the flowers.
If it needs spliting now what kind of compost do I use and fertiliser. There are tadpoles newts and very small coy in the pond, pond is always green which I dont mind water is still-no pumps or features the lily flower (not blooming yet) is white variety with a yellow centre, had very few flowers last year perhaps three and they didnt last long, dont know how long it has been in pond as was in when we moved in.
An in Lincolnshire UK
Hope someone can help as I am in a dilema do I split it now or not?
thanks
WATER LILLY needs dividing should have done in spring,leaves out of water-crowded do I divide now? am in UK?
Doesn't matter when you do it. Take a knife and cut the tubers to separate...you probably will not have to disturb the main plant (avoid if possible, for if you disturb it, it may not bloom for a while. Plant the cut tubers in a pail full of dirt, cover the top with about 3" of sand, place food pellets (1 per gallon of container) and feed the original tub at the same time...the plants will really turn on and grow quickly. Good luck
Reply:Do you speak English? If so....you need some serious help!
Reply:Divide as soon as possible, overcrowding may hamper the growth of the flowers.
Please help me find a picture of a peace lily that grows in a pot with WATER. Thnak you so much.?
hope one of these photos can help:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenscaper...
http://www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMA...
http://www.letsgogardening.co.uk/PD/Peac...
http://www.bfranklincrafts.com/CraftIdea...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenscaper...
http://www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMA...
http://www.letsgogardening.co.uk/PD/Peac...
http://www.bfranklincrafts.com/CraftIdea...
Why are my comets (goldfish) eating my lily pads?
I have had a fish pond and waterfall in front of my house for almost 10 years. It is stocked with comets and fantail goldfish, as well as a variety of plants, including water lilies with lily pads. For the entire time the fish have thrived and so have all of the plants. This season, however, I noticed that the fish have literally eaten all of the lily pads that reach the surface of the water, and the lilies no longer reach the top. My wife and daughter feed them with fish food occasionally, but they have done so for years, with no ill effects to the plants. Does anyone know why they are doing this? Otherwise, the pond water is clear and seems to be in fine shape..
Why are my comets (goldfish) eating my lily pads?
Are you sure the fish are eating the plants %26amp; not some snails or other critters?
Many fish will eat a certain amount of plant material but if they haven't eaten the plants till now %26amp; they are the culprit, I would guess they are not getting enough food. BUT!!! I would check for snails first before giving extra food. As you know too much food can cloud up the water...
Reply:Feeding more frequently, a minimum once a week, should cut back on their grazing.
Fish manage pretty well on their own, but your plants will do better with fish food.
Reply:I agree with Ray M Be.... they need more food. I bet that you have acquired more fish over the years. I know that I have, my comets have had babies three times in two years. I have a total of 13 fish now and I feed mine two to three times a day in the warm weather. I give them what they will eat in 5 minutes and they are always very eager to see me come with the dinner tray. I say they are hungry....feed them. Mine don't eat my lilies. Remember in "Gone with the Wind" that Scarlet was out in the old garden trying to dig up any root to eat? Well, if the food source is scarce, then they are going to find anything they can to eat and unfortunately for you it is your lilies.
Reply:the fish are growing and need more food
seriously
feed more food
Reply:I don't know, but my moms comets do the samething. I don't hurt them so I guess its ok
Reply:Both goldfish and Koi are vegetarians...that is what they eat by nature. Give them some green stuff and they will go to town if they are hungry. The eat alga of the walls of ponds, they eat any submersed plant, and they will eat lily leaves...fortunately, the lily plants put out leaves so fast, the fish cannot keep up with them. The fish will also eat the blooms if they can. Good luck
Reply:you should be feeding your fish at least once a day and do it the same time of day each time, goldfish do like some greens so I raise duckweed for their salads, your fish are probably eating
the aphids on the waterlily pads and getting the leaves also, from what ive heard from other pond keepers this summer, the aphids seem to be worse with the extreme temps weve been having
Reply:Maybe they have turned into vegetarians.
Why are my comets (goldfish) eating my lily pads?
Are you sure the fish are eating the plants %26amp; not some snails or other critters?
Many fish will eat a certain amount of plant material but if they haven't eaten the plants till now %26amp; they are the culprit, I would guess they are not getting enough food. BUT!!! I would check for snails first before giving extra food. As you know too much food can cloud up the water...
Reply:Feeding more frequently, a minimum once a week, should cut back on their grazing.
Fish manage pretty well on their own, but your plants will do better with fish food.
Reply:I agree with Ray M Be.... they need more food. I bet that you have acquired more fish over the years. I know that I have, my comets have had babies three times in two years. I have a total of 13 fish now and I feed mine two to three times a day in the warm weather. I give them what they will eat in 5 minutes and they are always very eager to see me come with the dinner tray. I say they are hungry....feed them. Mine don't eat my lilies. Remember in "Gone with the Wind" that Scarlet was out in the old garden trying to dig up any root to eat? Well, if the food source is scarce, then they are going to find anything they can to eat and unfortunately for you it is your lilies.
Reply:the fish are growing and need more food
seriously
feed more food
Reply:I don't know, but my moms comets do the samething. I don't hurt them so I guess its ok
Reply:Both goldfish and Koi are vegetarians...that is what they eat by nature. Give them some green stuff and they will go to town if they are hungry. The eat alga of the walls of ponds, they eat any submersed plant, and they will eat lily leaves...fortunately, the lily plants put out leaves so fast, the fish cannot keep up with them. The fish will also eat the blooms if they can. Good luck
Reply:you should be feeding your fish at least once a day and do it the same time of day each time, goldfish do like some greens so I raise duckweed for their salads, your fish are probably eating
the aphids on the waterlily pads and getting the leaves also, from what ive heard from other pond keepers this summer, the aphids seem to be worse with the extreme temps weve been having
Reply:Maybe they have turned into vegetarians.
Thank you all for your answers. My Koi eat my water lilies?
Thank you all for your answers. My Koi eat my water lilies, is there anything I can substitute for this so they will stop?!
Thank you all for your answers. My Koi eat my water lilies?
Collect your kitchen greens and give them a real treat. Old lettuce, celery leaves, and even carrot tops are great. Allow the fish to eat for 30 minutes and then remove the excess.
Reply:I put water lettuce in my pond just becase my fish were eating up the lilies. . my coworker said she feeds her Koi watermelon and they love it.
Reply:koi do that naturally. they like to tear up the roots. I don't think they'll ever stop. usually koi are kept in koi ponds with no plants. regular goldfish do better in ponds with plants.
Thank you all for your answers. My Koi eat my water lilies?
Collect your kitchen greens and give them a real treat. Old lettuce, celery leaves, and even carrot tops are great. Allow the fish to eat for 30 minutes and then remove the excess.
Reply:I put water lettuce in my pond just becase my fish were eating up the lilies. . my coworker said she feeds her Koi watermelon and they love it.
Reply:koi do that naturally. they like to tear up the roots. I don't think they'll ever stop. usually koi are kept in koi ponds with no plants. regular goldfish do better in ponds with plants.
Are there any chemicals that will kill aphids on my water lilies.?
these piercing sucking no accounts attack my water lilies and before I know it there is nothing left. I was wondering if there is any chemical that would kill those `~!@#$%^%26amp;*() and not kill my koi and gold fish.
Ther's just gotta be a way.
Are there any chemicals that will kill aphids on my water lilies.?
please be careful, i just saw 2 or 3 answers telling you to use soap i hope you already know not to ever use any soap around any fish i have aphids too all of a sudden and they are really chowing down on my lilies and lotus, wonder if it has anything to do with the temperatures we've been having
anyway, what i do is overflow the pond and with the spray nozzle on my hose i blow them off the plants and out of my pond, also
when i knock them off the plants the fish eat them
Reply:try soapy water (luke warm water with dish wash liquid dissolved in it - as if you were doing dishes)
Pour it over the plants/aphids.
This smothers the aphids and kills them.
Reply:I'd mix up some water with a small amount of soap and spray them with that. Try it and see if that doesn't work, it shouldn't hurt your fish hopefully.
Reply:Submerge the leaves and flowers (if any) underwater.Either the fish will eat the aphids or they drown.
Reply:can you take the lillies out of the water? if you can try spraying them with dishwashing liquid and water mixture in a spray bottle then rinse them off before putting back in the pond....
Reply:there are dozens of chemicals out there for that purpose as well as other natural remedies like soap and water and neem oil.
Also, you may note that certain bugs can get rid of the aphids, like dragonflies and certain wasps/bees.
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Ther's just gotta be a way.
Are there any chemicals that will kill aphids on my water lilies.?
please be careful, i just saw 2 or 3 answers telling you to use soap i hope you already know not to ever use any soap around any fish i have aphids too all of a sudden and they are really chowing down on my lilies and lotus, wonder if it has anything to do with the temperatures we've been having
anyway, what i do is overflow the pond and with the spray nozzle on my hose i blow them off the plants and out of my pond, also
when i knock them off the plants the fish eat them
Reply:try soapy water (luke warm water with dish wash liquid dissolved in it - as if you were doing dishes)
Pour it over the plants/aphids.
This smothers the aphids and kills them.
Reply:I'd mix up some water with a small amount of soap and spray them with that. Try it and see if that doesn't work, it shouldn't hurt your fish hopefully.
Reply:Submerge the leaves and flowers (if any) underwater.Either the fish will eat the aphids or they drown.
Reply:can you take the lillies out of the water? if you can try spraying them with dishwashing liquid and water mixture in a spray bottle then rinse them off before putting back in the pond....
Reply:there are dozens of chemicals out there for that purpose as well as other natural remedies like soap and water and neem oil.
Also, you may note that certain bugs can get rid of the aphids, like dragonflies and certain wasps/bees.
beaded necklace
How can i find out if water lilies reproduce?
reproduction of water lilies
How can i find out if water lilies reproduce?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_lily
Reply:Call a Plant Nursery.
Reply:the area of biology or go the library and look for water lilies that reproduce water or not just that or just flowers
How can i find out if water lilies reproduce?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_lily
Reply:Call a Plant Nursery.
Reply:the area of biology or go the library and look for water lilies that reproduce water or not just that or just flowers
Where can i watch Water Lilies?
I want to watch the movie Water Lilies online for free. Does anybody know any websites? i already tried sidereel. It's not there. please if anyone knows tell me
Where can i watch Water Lilies?
if the movie is unpopular, it's difficult to find it online.
but you can search and browse this site. it may help;
http://www.ovguide.com/
and:
http://www.watch-movies.net/
it's also a good idea to search YouTube. sometimes people upload movies, but break it up in several videos ( you will see that in 'Related Videos').
sorry i couldn't be much help. good luck in finding it.
Where can i watch Water Lilies?
if the movie is unpopular, it's difficult to find it online.
but you can search and browse this site. it may help;
http://www.ovguide.com/
and:
http://www.watch-movies.net/
it's also a good idea to search YouTube. sometimes people upload movies, but break it up in several videos ( you will see that in 'Related Videos').
sorry i couldn't be much help. good luck in finding it.
Any comments on an ekphrasis of "Water Lilies"?
Would love to read any comments people have; no need for false praise, as I have a thick skin regarding my admittedly amateur poetry. For more explanation on ekphrastic poetry, see this link to a lonely question:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...
Viewing "Water Lilies"
Quick glances find canvas
spread with serenity,
a soothing glimpse of
undisturbed pond.
Look again:
closer looks show
points of color
bursting, a
pondscape teeming -
proletariat minutiae
quietly rebelling as the
whole struggles to quell
microcosmic uprisings.
Any comments on an ekphrasis of "Water Lilies"?
I like it, it reads very well. Is it a Marxist interpretation of Monet??? (proletariat minutiae? class struggle in the pond?). I am not very fond of that painting (those paintings, rather. Maybe seen too often and everywhere) but your poem offers new perspectives.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...
Viewing "Water Lilies"
Quick glances find canvas
spread with serenity,
a soothing glimpse of
undisturbed pond.
Look again:
closer looks show
points of color
bursting, a
pondscape teeming -
proletariat minutiae
quietly rebelling as the
whole struggles to quell
microcosmic uprisings.
Any comments on an ekphrasis of "Water Lilies"?
I like it, it reads very well. Is it a Marxist interpretation of Monet??? (proletariat minutiae? class struggle in the pond?). I am not very fond of that painting (those paintings, rather. Maybe seen too often and everywhere) but your poem offers new perspectives.
How to eradicate water lilies covering two thirds of a small farm pond, approx. l.5 acres?
Water lilies appeared suddenly about 2 to 3 years ago. They have yellow flowers, growing on long stems with very large leaves . It is impossible to pull them out by hand, the stems are very thick.
How to eradicate water lilies covering two thirds of a small farm pond, approx. l.5 acres?
It may be expensive, but it's the only things you can do besides draining the pond.
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You can contact poeple who makes water lily crafts. You can let them chop them off to be dried. In this way you are even earning alittle from it without cost.
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How to eradicate water lilies covering two thirds of a small farm pond, approx. l.5 acres?
It may be expensive, but it's the only things you can do besides draining the pond.
Shore-Klear
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Reply:You can actually sell dried water lilies for art crafts.
You can contact poeple who makes water lily crafts. You can let them chop them off to be dried. In this way you are even earning alittle from it without cost.
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Should I plant my water lilies direct in the ground?
I put in a new natural pond last summer which lined with blue clay. I just bought ponds plants including, water hyacinths, water lilies and some parrot feather plants. Should I plant them right into the pond floor(not the hyacinths, I know)? My pond is 20' x 15' and 2-4 feet deep, sloping in the bottom. Is it necessary to fetilize at all? I'm new at this and appreciate any advice! Thanks!
Should I plant my water lilies direct in the ground?
You can plant the Water Lily in a POT and immerse then below water level in the pond.
See illustration:http://www.watergarden.com/pages/plant_c...
Hardy water lilies are planted in much the same way as the tropicals using a loam garden soil and 2-3 fertilizer Hardy Lily Planting infotablets. Hardy lilies grow horizontally across the container so a wide pot is necessary for planting (a 14 or 16inch fabric pot is the best container). The rhizome should be planted at one edge of the container with the rhizome planted at an angle of about 45 degrees with the crown exposed. Top with an inch or two of pea gravel or sand. The plant can be lowered to a depth of 6 inches to begin with, and then lowered to a depth of 12 - 18 inches as the plant grows. Hardy lilies should be planted in early spring and should be fertilized every 4-6 weeks. They bloom from June through September depending on the weather, and become dormant during the colder months. As spring approaches, growth will begin againThey can be placed in the water garden when the temperature reaches 65F at night and 75F during the day and grow best in 10 to 12 inches of water. Unless stored, they die when frost occurs. Most gardeners store them in a greenhouse pond over winter or treat them as annuals and replace them every year.
Hardy water lilies have longer blooming seasons in northern regions, but they have intermittent periods of dormancy, blooming for several weeks and then resting for several weeks throughout the blooming season. In general, they can be planted deeper than tropical water lilies, with some varieties surviving in 8 to 10 feet of water. They thrive in cold regions and don't need to be removed during the winter as long as the water doesn't freeze all the way to the rootstock. Both varieties need at least 5 and usually up to 10 to 12 hours of sun and regular fertilization.
The lotus, a relative of the water lily, is a much larger plant with magnificent blossoms. Hardy varieties thrive anywhere in the U.S., but some hybrid strains are not as tough in northern climates. They have a much shorter bloom season than lilies, but are popular because of their spectacular leaves and seed pods that often are used in flower arrangements. They too require at least five hours of sunlight and a water depth of 2 to 3 feet. Because lotus require very large containers, they are better suited to larger water gardens.
Good Luck, I know you'll love having a Pond this summer it's like a little Oasis, you'll get all kinds of small wildlife, birds visiting :)
Are you going to stock it with Goldfish or Koi ? I recommend this to keep the mosquito population down. Since mosquitos lay there eggs in still pools of water.
Reply:Oh dear me, no, do not plant the water lilies or any other plant directly in the ground. Keep them in pots. Aquatic plants are not much more than pretty weeds and are invasive, very invasive. If you put lilies in the clay bottom of your pond, they will spread over the entire thing in a season and you will have to hire someone to rake them out. Keep all aquatic plants in pots. Always. Fertilize your water lilies at least once monthly, but they prefer twice monthly. Do not fertilize any other of the plants.
Reply:if you plant the water lily on the ground, they won;t grow because they won't get the write amount of water and correct type of soil.
can you answer my question?
what are the homophones of read, altogether, time and lose?
Reply:Fertilizer just causes algal blooms. Try putting muck in the bottom, and then plant the lilies in that.
Should I plant my water lilies direct in the ground?
You can plant the Water Lily in a POT and immerse then below water level in the pond.
See illustration:http://www.watergarden.com/pages/plant_c...
Hardy water lilies are planted in much the same way as the tropicals using a loam garden soil and 2-3 fertilizer Hardy Lily Planting infotablets. Hardy lilies grow horizontally across the container so a wide pot is necessary for planting (a 14 or 16inch fabric pot is the best container). The rhizome should be planted at one edge of the container with the rhizome planted at an angle of about 45 degrees with the crown exposed. Top with an inch or two of pea gravel or sand. The plant can be lowered to a depth of 6 inches to begin with, and then lowered to a depth of 12 - 18 inches as the plant grows. Hardy lilies should be planted in early spring and should be fertilized every 4-6 weeks. They bloom from June through September depending on the weather, and become dormant during the colder months. As spring approaches, growth will begin againThey can be placed in the water garden when the temperature reaches 65F at night and 75F during the day and grow best in 10 to 12 inches of water. Unless stored, they die when frost occurs. Most gardeners store them in a greenhouse pond over winter or treat them as annuals and replace them every year.
Hardy water lilies have longer blooming seasons in northern regions, but they have intermittent periods of dormancy, blooming for several weeks and then resting for several weeks throughout the blooming season. In general, they can be planted deeper than tropical water lilies, with some varieties surviving in 8 to 10 feet of water. They thrive in cold regions and don't need to be removed during the winter as long as the water doesn't freeze all the way to the rootstock. Both varieties need at least 5 and usually up to 10 to 12 hours of sun and regular fertilization.
The lotus, a relative of the water lily, is a much larger plant with magnificent blossoms. Hardy varieties thrive anywhere in the U.S., but some hybrid strains are not as tough in northern climates. They have a much shorter bloom season than lilies, but are popular because of their spectacular leaves and seed pods that often are used in flower arrangements. They too require at least five hours of sunlight and a water depth of 2 to 3 feet. Because lotus require very large containers, they are better suited to larger water gardens.
Good Luck, I know you'll love having a Pond this summer it's like a little Oasis, you'll get all kinds of small wildlife, birds visiting :)
Are you going to stock it with Goldfish or Koi ? I recommend this to keep the mosquito population down. Since mosquitos lay there eggs in still pools of water.
Reply:Oh dear me, no, do not plant the water lilies or any other plant directly in the ground. Keep them in pots. Aquatic plants are not much more than pretty weeds and are invasive, very invasive. If you put lilies in the clay bottom of your pond, they will spread over the entire thing in a season and you will have to hire someone to rake them out. Keep all aquatic plants in pots. Always. Fertilize your water lilies at least once monthly, but they prefer twice monthly. Do not fertilize any other of the plants.
Reply:if you plant the water lily on the ground, they won;t grow because they won't get the write amount of water and correct type of soil.
can you answer my question?
what are the homophones of read, altogether, time and lose?
Reply:Fertilizer just causes algal blooms. Try putting muck in the bottom, and then plant the lilies in that.
Is there a big different between water lilies and lotus?
Both lotus and water lilies grow in water.They also kind of look the same.Is there a big different between them?
Is there a big different between water lilies and lotus?
I found and copied this website for you about the differences between them.
http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/...
Most gardeners are familiar with water lilies, from Monet’s paintings of the water lilies grown in his remarkable garden in Giverny. They're part of the western tradition of gardening but lotuses are entirely different. We're familiar with them from Chinese paintings.
Most people think of them as tropical plants, but in fact both water lilies and lotuses grow as far south as Victoria. They thrive in small garden ponds, pots and containers, and bring life to a water garden.
Geoff Cochrane has been growing aquatic plants on his property in the Yarra Valley outside Melbourne for the past five years. During that time, he and his partner have managed to collect and successfully cultivate some 150 varieties of water lilies and 200 varieties of lotuses from all over the world.
Geoff became interested in water lilies when he put some in the dam to improve its appearance. “I sourced as many water lilies as I could from around Australia, and then I tried a few lotus. Contrary to popular opinion, I found they grew well here.”
There are tropical lotus and cool temperate types as well. Most lotus that come from China are suited to the Victorian climate. There are also two type of water lilies - hardy, which come from cooler climates, and tropical types.
Geoff explains the difference between water lilies and lotuses. The leaves of the water lily sits on the water, but the lotus rises and its leaves sit up to four feet above the water.
Geoff says that in Eastern literature the lotus is a plant that grows out of the slimy mud- the still, putrid water – to produce the most beautiful flower. “It’s compared with life; that whatever your life circumstances, it’s possible for the most pure and beautiful thing to rise.”
Geoff claims there is no possibility of these plants becoming a weed threat. Water lilies will not survive in moving water, so they will not survive in creeks. And the water in Victorian creeks and rivers is too cold for lotus to survive, especially prior to Christmas, and they also need to be in still water.
Both types of plants have virtually the same cultural requirements. The most important thing is full sunlight - early in the morning till late evening and they both require heavy soil.
When potting the water lilies and lotuses Geoff recommends adding compost to the bottom of the pot, then a heavy topsoil. Put the plant in it, and add some pea gravel on top because it stops the dirt getting into the water.
Geoff suggests growing water lilies in a pond in a pot or a basket because that restricts the growth of the lily. To get the best out of the lotus, it's best to plant them in an earth bottom pond, because the more the lotus can run, the more it will flower.
The hardy water lilies start flowering in October, through to mid-April. The tropical water lilies, start a little later and finish flowering at the end of April.
A favourite water plant is Victoria amazonica. It comes from the Amazon Valley and was named in honour of Queen Victoria. The first person to get it to flower in Britain was Joseph Paxton, the great gardener at Chatsworth. He also used the leaf, with its incredible strength and its ridge and structural form, as the model for the Crystal Palace for the great exhibition of 1851, in Hyde Park. The leaves alone can grow to be about 1.8 metres across, so they are extraordinarily dramatic.
Geoff lists his favourite lotuses as: Nelumbo ‘Mrs Perry D. Slocum’ for showiness, because it has a wonderful warm pink beautiful flower. For the classic lotus shape go for a single pink called Nelumbo ‘Carolina Queen’. And for purity try the big white single lotus called Nelumbo ‘Cream Lutea’.
His favourite water lilies are Nyphaea ‘Joey Tomick’, which is a very bright yellow. Nyphaea ‘Malya’, which is an iridescent pink. And probably of the older types Nyphaea ‘Glorie du Temple-sur-Lot’, which has a large soft pink Chrysanthemum-type flower.
For Geoff it’s a passion. He wants the public to appreciate the beauty of lotuses, and water lilies.
Reply:i dont know most likely one is refered to in a chinesse or japanesse or some of that type of culture while the other is refered to and is semed to be used more often on american standards.
Reply:lotus is tropical. Water lilies can be tropical but many are a cold weather plant.
Reply:Yes.
Reply:Hi, i suggest a great site with plenty of Issues related to your home and garden and everything around it. it also provide clear and accurate answer to many common questions.
http://garden.sitesled.com/
I am sure that you can get your answers in this website.
Merry Xmas , Happy NewYear !!!
Reply:water lillies have their leaves on the surface of the water where lotus leaves will stick out above the water level. Lotus also need a bigger area of water to perform at thier best, where minature water lillies can grow and bloom in quite shallow water.
Reply:no
Is there a big different between water lilies and lotus?
I found and copied this website for you about the differences between them.
http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/...
Most gardeners are familiar with water lilies, from Monet’s paintings of the water lilies grown in his remarkable garden in Giverny. They're part of the western tradition of gardening but lotuses are entirely different. We're familiar with them from Chinese paintings.
Most people think of them as tropical plants, but in fact both water lilies and lotuses grow as far south as Victoria. They thrive in small garden ponds, pots and containers, and bring life to a water garden.
Geoff Cochrane has been growing aquatic plants on his property in the Yarra Valley outside Melbourne for the past five years. During that time, he and his partner have managed to collect and successfully cultivate some 150 varieties of water lilies and 200 varieties of lotuses from all over the world.
Geoff became interested in water lilies when he put some in the dam to improve its appearance. “I sourced as many water lilies as I could from around Australia, and then I tried a few lotus. Contrary to popular opinion, I found they grew well here.”
There are tropical lotus and cool temperate types as well. Most lotus that come from China are suited to the Victorian climate. There are also two type of water lilies - hardy, which come from cooler climates, and tropical types.
Geoff explains the difference between water lilies and lotuses. The leaves of the water lily sits on the water, but the lotus rises and its leaves sit up to four feet above the water.
Geoff says that in Eastern literature the lotus is a plant that grows out of the slimy mud- the still, putrid water – to produce the most beautiful flower. “It’s compared with life; that whatever your life circumstances, it’s possible for the most pure and beautiful thing to rise.”
Geoff claims there is no possibility of these plants becoming a weed threat. Water lilies will not survive in moving water, so they will not survive in creeks. And the water in Victorian creeks and rivers is too cold for lotus to survive, especially prior to Christmas, and they also need to be in still water.
Both types of plants have virtually the same cultural requirements. The most important thing is full sunlight - early in the morning till late evening and they both require heavy soil.
When potting the water lilies and lotuses Geoff recommends adding compost to the bottom of the pot, then a heavy topsoil. Put the plant in it, and add some pea gravel on top because it stops the dirt getting into the water.
Geoff suggests growing water lilies in a pond in a pot or a basket because that restricts the growth of the lily. To get the best out of the lotus, it's best to plant them in an earth bottom pond, because the more the lotus can run, the more it will flower.
The hardy water lilies start flowering in October, through to mid-April. The tropical water lilies, start a little later and finish flowering at the end of April.
A favourite water plant is Victoria amazonica. It comes from the Amazon Valley and was named in honour of Queen Victoria. The first person to get it to flower in Britain was Joseph Paxton, the great gardener at Chatsworth. He also used the leaf, with its incredible strength and its ridge and structural form, as the model for the Crystal Palace for the great exhibition of 1851, in Hyde Park. The leaves alone can grow to be about 1.8 metres across, so they are extraordinarily dramatic.
Geoff lists his favourite lotuses as: Nelumbo ‘Mrs Perry D. Slocum’ for showiness, because it has a wonderful warm pink beautiful flower. For the classic lotus shape go for a single pink called Nelumbo ‘Carolina Queen’. And for purity try the big white single lotus called Nelumbo ‘Cream Lutea’.
His favourite water lilies are Nyphaea ‘Joey Tomick’, which is a very bright yellow. Nyphaea ‘Malya’, which is an iridescent pink. And probably of the older types Nyphaea ‘Glorie du Temple-sur-Lot’, which has a large soft pink Chrysanthemum-type flower.
For Geoff it’s a passion. He wants the public to appreciate the beauty of lotuses, and water lilies.
Reply:i dont know most likely one is refered to in a chinesse or japanesse or some of that type of culture while the other is refered to and is semed to be used more often on american standards.
Reply:lotus is tropical. Water lilies can be tropical but many are a cold weather plant.
Reply:Yes.
Reply:Hi, i suggest a great site with plenty of Issues related to your home and garden and everything around it. it also provide clear and accurate answer to many common questions.
http://garden.sitesled.com/
I am sure that you can get your answers in this website.
Merry Xmas , Happy NewYear !!!
Reply:water lillies have their leaves on the surface of the water where lotus leaves will stick out above the water level. Lotus also need a bigger area of water to perform at thier best, where minature water lillies can grow and bloom in quite shallow water.
Reply:no
Do I cut my water-lilies down for winter and if so, when?
I have a water garden/pond and this is the first year I have had lilies and I am not sure how to get them ready for winter. Any help will be grateful.
Do I cut my water-lilies down for winter and if so, when?
Lillies do not have to be cut back but it is always a good idea to remove the dead leaves from your pond. Any dead material in your pond should be removed in the fall and spring. How deep are they? Lillies should be overwintered in the deepest part of the pond – where the water does not freeze. Even though they die out they should not be allowed to freeze solid. The frost line varies depending on your location – in NW Indiana it is around 20 inches. My pond lilies are deeper than 20” plus I put a trough heater (bought at TSC) in the pond over winter to keep a hole open. Pond lilies are fertilizer pigs but do not fertilize in the fall because it will stimulate growth you do not want. Fertilize in the spring. Other than that these plants are hardy and if they are in pots they will require you to divide them in a year or two but that is another subject.
Reply:I don't have many, but I'm bring them inside till April.
Reply:gff
Do I cut my water-lilies down for winter and if so, when?
Lillies do not have to be cut back but it is always a good idea to remove the dead leaves from your pond. Any dead material in your pond should be removed in the fall and spring. How deep are they? Lillies should be overwintered in the deepest part of the pond – where the water does not freeze. Even though they die out they should not be allowed to freeze solid. The frost line varies depending on your location – in NW Indiana it is around 20 inches. My pond lilies are deeper than 20” plus I put a trough heater (bought at TSC) in the pond over winter to keep a hole open. Pond lilies are fertilizer pigs but do not fertilize in the fall because it will stimulate growth you do not want. Fertilize in the spring. Other than that these plants are hardy and if they are in pots they will require you to divide them in a year or two but that is another subject.
Reply:I don't have many, but I'm bring them inside till April.
Reply:gff
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Is it safe to transplant Water Lilies from a Garden Pond when they are in bloom.?
My Stepfather has offered me some Water Lilies from his garden pond so that I can transplant them into a lake we have recently taken on as a fishing business. I am worried that the Lilies are in full bloom and wondered if now is a good time to move them, or if not when the ideal time would be. Having checked the Internet it doesn't seem to make the time of year very clear.
Is it safe to transplant Water Lilies from a Garden Pond when they are in bloom.?
they won't like being moved and will probably lose the current blooms but the only good time would be winter which wouldn't be good for you
anyway, after you dig them up wrap them in wet newspaper and try to keep them real moist until they are re=planted
Reply:i just recently transplanted some water liles and mine and still in bloom and seem to doing good after transplanting then good luck to u
Reply:No! Stop! It's highly dangerous! They can expolde!
Reply:How lovely. Water lilies are so beautiful.
Lovely to have a lake too!! But I'm not sure that Water lilies would take to a lake whatever the time of year.
Anyway - wishing you luck with them.
Reply:You aren't supposed to transplant from an ornamental pond to a lake. Here's a link to DEFRA, who've taken over from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods.
Is it safe to transplant Water Lilies from a Garden Pond when they are in bloom.?
they won't like being moved and will probably lose the current blooms but the only good time would be winter which wouldn't be good for you
anyway, after you dig them up wrap them in wet newspaper and try to keep them real moist until they are re=planted
Reply:i just recently transplanted some water liles and mine and still in bloom and seem to doing good after transplanting then good luck to u
Reply:No! Stop! It's highly dangerous! They can expolde!
Reply:How lovely. Water lilies are so beautiful.
Lovely to have a lake too!! But I'm not sure that Water lilies would take to a lake whatever the time of year.
Anyway - wishing you luck with them.
Reply:You aren't supposed to transplant from an ornamental pond to a lake. Here's a link to DEFRA, who've taken over from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods.
Why have my water lilies died back already?
I am located in south-east Arizona. The lilies were beautiful this spring, but have slowly died back through the summer. It's late September, no frost in sight, the leaves have been slowly dying back for some time and are now completely gone. We had such trouble with green water from the vicious sun and high temperatures and grew a Jasmine vine as a shade cover, could this be a problem?
Why have my water lilies died back already?
My guess is that because of the prolonged heat the southwest has been experiencing, your waterlilies, have gone dormant. Plants stop functioning at nintyfive degrees; so after a spell of well over 100 degree days, most plants just go dormant. I'll bet that next spring your waterlilies will bloom again, and be none the worse for wear
Reply:Fungus is amoung us.
Why have my water lilies died back already?
My guess is that because of the prolonged heat the southwest has been experiencing, your waterlilies, have gone dormant. Plants stop functioning at nintyfive degrees; so after a spell of well over 100 degree days, most plants just go dormant. I'll bet that next spring your waterlilies will bloom again, and be none the worse for wear
Reply:Fungus is amoung us.
Hardy Water Lilies?
I just bought hardy water lilies and put them in my pond. I put them on my first shelf which is about 18" deep and the whole lilly is submerged, even the top pads. is this ok?
Hardy Water Lilies?
Place stones under the pots so that the leaves are partially on the surface. The stems will quickly grow longer. Remove the stones as the stem grow.
Reply:I don't think it was meant for that but I suppose it would be ok...to an extent.
Reply:The leaves will grow up to the surface.
Hardy Water Lilies?
Place stones under the pots so that the leaves are partially on the surface. The stems will quickly grow longer. Remove the stones as the stem grow.
Reply:I don't think it was meant for that but I suppose it would be ok...to an extent.
Reply:The leaves will grow up to the surface.
How often should I water Lilies, and what are the signs of over-watering?
I have Lilies that aren't very healthy looking. I need to know how often to water them, and what the signs of over-watering is, so I know if I am watering too much.
How often should I water Lilies, and what are the signs of over-watering?
My lilies are in the ground and in partial shade and I hardly ever water them and they are great. If it was particularly hot and hasn't rained in a long time then I would water them maybe once a week, but no more than that. If they are potted then you would probably have to at least water them weekly.
Reply:You need to water them enough for the ground to be moist (like a sponge that you've squeezed thoroughly), but not wet like a sponge that hasn't been squeezed. Most of the time, when you over-water, you'll start to see brown leaves that have dead, "mushy" areas in them, and the entire plant may start to droop.
Reply:wet mud
Reply:if you have planted lilies in ground no need of watering in rainy season.in pots it required little watering twice a week.when over watering is there the leaves turns pale geen to yellow and become placid.black patches are also seen in leaves which rots letter on.
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How often should I water Lilies, and what are the signs of over-watering?
My lilies are in the ground and in partial shade and I hardly ever water them and they are great. If it was particularly hot and hasn't rained in a long time then I would water them maybe once a week, but no more than that. If they are potted then you would probably have to at least water them weekly.
Reply:You need to water them enough for the ground to be moist (like a sponge that you've squeezed thoroughly), but not wet like a sponge that hasn't been squeezed. Most of the time, when you over-water, you'll start to see brown leaves that have dead, "mushy" areas in them, and the entire plant may start to droop.
Reply:wet mud
Reply:if you have planted lilies in ground no need of watering in rainy season.in pots it required little watering twice a week.when over watering is there the leaves turns pale geen to yellow and become placid.black patches are also seen in leaves which rots letter on.
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How do water lilies reproduce?
water lilies reproducing
the reproduction of water lilies
How do water lilies reproduce?
Like the Dude said above.. they have flowers above the water.
Flowers get pollinated, seeds grow, seeds are distributed thru the water, fall to the bottom and grow the next generation... its a circle of life thing.
Reply:They have flowers above the water.
the reproduction of water lilies
How do water lilies reproduce?
Like the Dude said above.. they have flowers above the water.
Flowers get pollinated, seeds grow, seeds are distributed thru the water, fall to the bottom and grow the next generation... its a circle of life thing.
Reply:They have flowers above the water.
Can water lilies be used to purify water?
It seems to me I read something years ago about water lilies being a problem somewhere (maybe Florida?) because of their prolific reproduction and created havoc for boaters. But seems to me that there was research done and they do more good cleaning up the water than aggravation to boaters? Am I remembering wrong?
Can water lilies be used to purify water?
As I recall water lilies are very good at absorbing nitrates but other than that arent all that good at cleaning up water. Cattails on the other hand are great and are used to clean up water. I think the prolific plant you may be thinking off is water hyacinth, originally a south american plant it was introduced in many areas and is causing a few problems in florida due to its prolific nature, as it is clogging up waterways.
Reply:You are actually remembering correctly. White water lilies have been used for what's called phytoremediation, or using plants to remove pollutants like heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium) from soil or water.
However, despite their postive use in phytoremediation, it is possible to have too much of a good thing and end up with the problem you described.
Can water lilies be used to purify water?
As I recall water lilies are very good at absorbing nitrates but other than that arent all that good at cleaning up water. Cattails on the other hand are great and are used to clean up water. I think the prolific plant you may be thinking off is water hyacinth, originally a south american plant it was introduced in many areas and is causing a few problems in florida due to its prolific nature, as it is clogging up waterways.
Reply:You are actually remembering correctly. White water lilies have been used for what's called phytoremediation, or using plants to remove pollutants like heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium) from soil or water.
However, despite their postive use in phytoremediation, it is possible to have too much of a good thing and end up with the problem you described.
I want to plant water lilies in my dam, but need to protect from yabbies. How can I do this?
Yabbies are like a kind of small crayfish that are native to Australia. They can apparently be very destructive %26amp; dig up plants, eat leaves/flowers, etc of water lilies. There are lots in our dam %26amp; eradication isn't an option. So I need to come up with some kind of protection. The only idea we've had so far was to buy some thin wire or mesh, with holes small enough to let water through but not yabbies. Then to make that like a kind of giant bowl and put it into the dam... and plant the water lilies in big buckets (with small holes drilled to let water through) inside the wire bowl. The wire would need to protrude above the water level at least a bit, so as to stop the yabbies just swimming over it. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
I want to plant water lilies in my dam, but need to protect from yabbies. How can I do this?
Wow, the ideas we have to come up with just to have a little beauty in our lives, huhn! All I can think of is a piece of straight culvert or drainage pipe with slits in it, sunken straight down into the water and drop your (smaller around buckets) of bulbs down into it, you don't say how deep you're going to have to sink the buckets so I would only hope no matter which route you take is going to allow for sunlight to 'bring up' the stems. It sounds like your idea might work though, but at least give the plastic pipe idea a second thought, I've seen it done before and it did work. Good Luck.
Reply:Unfortunately I don't have a solution, but I would like to say that Yabbies can climb. I have a pet yabbie that has climbed the filter tube up to the roof of the tank and has managed to open the tank and crawl out. Since then i have made the roof heavier, but he still climbs.
I think your idea is good, though. Good luck mate!
I want to plant water lilies in my dam, but need to protect from yabbies. How can I do this?
Wow, the ideas we have to come up with just to have a little beauty in our lives, huhn! All I can think of is a piece of straight culvert or drainage pipe with slits in it, sunken straight down into the water and drop your (smaller around buckets) of bulbs down into it, you don't say how deep you're going to have to sink the buckets so I would only hope no matter which route you take is going to allow for sunlight to 'bring up' the stems. It sounds like your idea might work though, but at least give the plastic pipe idea a second thought, I've seen it done before and it did work. Good Luck.
Reply:Unfortunately I don't have a solution, but I would like to say that Yabbies can climb. I have a pet yabbie that has climbed the filter tube up to the roof of the tank and has managed to open the tank and crawl out. Since then i have made the roof heavier, but he still climbs.
I think your idea is good, though. Good luck mate!
What causes calla lily leaves to turn yellow? Water? Sun? I have mine growing in pots outside.?
My are growing in pots outside. One was more out of the sun and its leaves are starting to turn yellow. It is getting plenty of water, maybe too much? Another pot is a little more out in the sun and is doing great. They are on the west side and receive later afternoon full sun.
What causes calla lily leaves to turn yellow? Water? Sun? I have mine growing in pots outside.?
I'm envious! My son made my callas go bye bye, lol! It seems very possible the one getting less sun has too much water. The water in the pot in the full sun could be evaporating faster. Yellow leaves are definitely a sign of overwatering, but could also be a sign of too much draft, or poor water conditions (such as water from a softener). Also check to make sure the pots are well drained. Good luck!
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What causes calla lily leaves to turn yellow? Water? Sun? I have mine growing in pots outside.?
I'm envious! My son made my callas go bye bye, lol! It seems very possible the one getting less sun has too much water. The water in the pot in the full sun could be evaporating faster. Yellow leaves are definitely a sign of overwatering, but could also be a sign of too much draft, or poor water conditions (such as water from a softener). Also check to make sure the pots are well drained. Good luck!
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Water lilies and lotuses and insects/fish?
Alright, I'm just gonna get plain, simple and to the point on this one.
Water lilies. I LOVE just about every variety of water lily and lotus. I want to plant some in a few small ponds around my property, plus a couple man-made ponds near my pool and a large fountain I want to build. But I have a few questions before I make any choices.
Because I am deathly allergic to wasp stings (not sure about bees, but not willing to chance it) which variaties are least likely to attract insects?
Also, in the ponds near my pool and in an outer, uncycled, ring around the fountain I want to build, I would like to add fish. Which variaties are fish friendly?
Water lilies and lotuses and insects/fish?
Water lilies and lotuses are insect pollinated plants so you cannot totally avoid them.
But these insects do not bother you unless you interfere with them and threaten them . In short you steer clear of them and they do the same ,
About fishes. All fresh water fishes are friendly except Piranhas .
Piranha is a member of a family of omnivorous freshwater fish which live in South American rivers.
In Venezuelan rivers they are called caribes.
They are known for their sharp teeth and an aggressive appetite for meat.
Consult a pet shop owner that sells pet fish .
EDIT = All water lilies and Lotuses do not mind the company of fish and do no harm to them . Some fishes ( Except Piranha ) may nibble at them , but that does not cause any harm to them ! What is important they ( Plants ) do not nibble back.
Reply:To a large extent, the answer (i.e., the water lily that's right for you) depends on where you live, and you haven't mentioned that. That is, a water lily that fits for somebody living in Edmonton will likely not the be appropriate for somebody living in Dallas, and vice versa.
I have found a useful web site, where they lay out the type of information that you're looking for:
http://www.moorewatergardens.com/catalog...
Once there, click on the drop-down menu under Information Guide on the right.
Hope that helps!
Reply:What type of fish you'd be able to keep largely depends on the volume of your pond. If the pond isn't at least 18 inches deep, it's best to avoid fish altogether since they wouldn't be able to escape from cats or raccoons. It also would make a difference where you live and how deep the water might freeze into your pond - you want it deep enough that it would never freeze solid, or you would need to have a tank or container set up inside where the fish could be kept over the winter. Actual ponds would be okay to keep fish, but in the fountain base, unless this is extremely large, I doubt would be a good area to try to keep them with much success.
If the pond is at least 100 gallons, you could keep a number of fish, such as shubunkin goldfish (these look like small versions of koi and only get to be around 10 inches long) mosquitofish, or rosy red feeder minnows. Unless the pond was over 1000 gallons, don't consider any koi, which grow to be around 3 feet.
Most plants are fish-friendly. They provide shade and protection from predators and help to remove nutrients from the fish and their food (you still have to do periodic cleaning and water changes, just as you would in a fish tank to prevent algae building up though). Some types that only grow beneath the water help to add oxygen, although a filter and aerator should also be used. Your fish might even use edible varieties to supplement their feeding.
The reverse, though isn't always true - fish aren't always friendly to your plants. Besides eating them (a little nibbling isn't bad as it will keep the plants pruned, but if fish find them tasty, tender varieties can be eaten completely) fish like koi and goldfish have the tendency to uproot plants by digging in their soil. Buy the larger plastic mesh baskets to plant your lily bulbs and place larger pebbles or rough gravel at the top to discourage their digging. And water lilies shouldn't be one of the more "choice" plants for the fish to eat.
As already stated, you can't control what insects come to pollinate your flowers. But you might try controlling when your flowers open, since bees and wasps are more active during the day. If you limit your plants to night-blooming tropicals, you should at least reduce the number of stinging insects that visit your pond. And a few solar lights in or around the ponds will still allow you to enjoy the flowers.
If you do live in a colder climate, that doesn't prevent you from keeping tropical lilies - you'd just need to pull up the baskets and overwinter the plants indoors.
Water lilies. I LOVE just about every variety of water lily and lotus. I want to plant some in a few small ponds around my property, plus a couple man-made ponds near my pool and a large fountain I want to build. But I have a few questions before I make any choices.
Because I am deathly allergic to wasp stings (not sure about bees, but not willing to chance it) which variaties are least likely to attract insects?
Also, in the ponds near my pool and in an outer, uncycled, ring around the fountain I want to build, I would like to add fish. Which variaties are fish friendly?
Water lilies and lotuses and insects/fish?
Water lilies and lotuses are insect pollinated plants so you cannot totally avoid them.
But these insects do not bother you unless you interfere with them and threaten them . In short you steer clear of them and they do the same ,
About fishes. All fresh water fishes are friendly except Piranhas .
Piranha is a member of a family of omnivorous freshwater fish which live in South American rivers.
In Venezuelan rivers they are called caribes.
They are known for their sharp teeth and an aggressive appetite for meat.
Consult a pet shop owner that sells pet fish .
EDIT = All water lilies and Lotuses do not mind the company of fish and do no harm to them . Some fishes ( Except Piranha ) may nibble at them , but that does not cause any harm to them ! What is important they ( Plants ) do not nibble back.
Reply:To a large extent, the answer (i.e., the water lily that's right for you) depends on where you live, and you haven't mentioned that. That is, a water lily that fits for somebody living in Edmonton will likely not the be appropriate for somebody living in Dallas, and vice versa.
I have found a useful web site, where they lay out the type of information that you're looking for:
http://www.moorewatergardens.com/catalog...
Once there, click on the drop-down menu under Information Guide on the right.
Hope that helps!
Reply:What type of fish you'd be able to keep largely depends on the volume of your pond. If the pond isn't at least 18 inches deep, it's best to avoid fish altogether since they wouldn't be able to escape from cats or raccoons. It also would make a difference where you live and how deep the water might freeze into your pond - you want it deep enough that it would never freeze solid, or you would need to have a tank or container set up inside where the fish could be kept over the winter. Actual ponds would be okay to keep fish, but in the fountain base, unless this is extremely large, I doubt would be a good area to try to keep them with much success.
If the pond is at least 100 gallons, you could keep a number of fish, such as shubunkin goldfish (these look like small versions of koi and only get to be around 10 inches long) mosquitofish, or rosy red feeder minnows. Unless the pond was over 1000 gallons, don't consider any koi, which grow to be around 3 feet.
Most plants are fish-friendly. They provide shade and protection from predators and help to remove nutrients from the fish and their food (you still have to do periodic cleaning and water changes, just as you would in a fish tank to prevent algae building up though). Some types that only grow beneath the water help to add oxygen, although a filter and aerator should also be used. Your fish might even use edible varieties to supplement their feeding.
The reverse, though isn't always true - fish aren't always friendly to your plants. Besides eating them (a little nibbling isn't bad as it will keep the plants pruned, but if fish find them tasty, tender varieties can be eaten completely) fish like koi and goldfish have the tendency to uproot plants by digging in their soil. Buy the larger plastic mesh baskets to plant your lily bulbs and place larger pebbles or rough gravel at the top to discourage their digging. And water lilies shouldn't be one of the more "choice" plants for the fish to eat.
As already stated, you can't control what insects come to pollinate your flowers. But you might try controlling when your flowers open, since bees and wasps are more active during the day. If you limit your plants to night-blooming tropicals, you should at least reduce the number of stinging insects that visit your pond. And a few solar lights in or around the ponds will still allow you to enjoy the flowers.
If you do live in a colder climate, that doesn't prevent you from keeping tropical lilies - you'd just need to pull up the baskets and overwinter the plants indoors.
How often should i water my japanese peace lily?
i know it needs feeding every month and have started that now but not entirely sure how often to water it as on the little label it comes with it doesnt really say.
atm i usually water it when the leave have dropped and u can tell it's thirsty. this seems to work but could be completely wrong.
how often is best etc and is there anything else i need to know about keeping it alive (other than removing dead flowers)
thanks
How often should i water my japanese peace lily?
They require a good amount of water. If you are waiting until the leaves drop, then it is probably getting too dry. I would check the soil every other day, if it is no longer moist to the touch, water it.
After a few checks, you'll fall into a regular watering schedule.
BTW- It is a natural air purifier, so it's great for your home
Reply:Twice daily.
atm i usually water it when the leave have dropped and u can tell it's thirsty. this seems to work but could be completely wrong.
how often is best etc and is there anything else i need to know about keeping it alive (other than removing dead flowers)
thanks
How often should i water my japanese peace lily?
They require a good amount of water. If you are waiting until the leaves drop, then it is probably getting too dry. I would check the soil every other day, if it is no longer moist to the touch, water it.
After a few checks, you'll fall into a regular watering schedule.
BTW- It is a natural air purifier, so it's great for your home
Reply:Twice daily.
Should I water my peace lily from the bottom?
I usually get a large saucer and fill it 3/4 full of warm water and set it into the water. After an hour or so I take it out and let it drain. The plant will only take up what is needs. I would take it out of a plastic pot and re-pot it into a decorative clay. The clay helps the roots breathe and get a chance to dry out a little so they don't become mushy. This treatment will last a week or so. Over watering a plant is the biggest killer as the roots are constantly wet and start to rot. As the roots rot the plant becomes week and sick, so people automatically give it more water, like giving a pack of cigarettes to an asthma patient. You can use a spray bottle with warm water to spray the leaves to clean them off. Keep in medium light and away from direct sun, as the white flower will start turning green. This happens because all parts of the plants make chlorophyll as light increases. Ever buy potatoes and found a few had green parts to them? This is the part that grew above the ground and had light
Should I water my peace lily from the bottom?
uhhh...im not sure. just make sure, if you do, every once in a while you should water it from the top to wash away fertilizer salts. once the surface of the soil gets damp, you should get rid of the rest of the water, otherwise, it will overwater the lily. my step-mom did that; the poor thing died.
Reply:i love this plan it is so strong.... i water mine from the bottom
Should I water my peace lily from the bottom?
uhhh...im not sure. just make sure, if you do, every once in a while you should water it from the top to wash away fertilizer salts. once the surface of the soil gets damp, you should get rid of the rest of the water, otherwise, it will overwater the lily. my step-mom did that; the poor thing died.
Reply:i love this plan it is so strong.... i water mine from the bottom
Is it true that the water called lily and its become waterlily in malaysia?
It is.. The water in the quiet, dull pond called lily, "Lily.. Lily.. Come and spend some time with me. I'll enjoy your company!"
Then, lily accepted the offer, "Sure. My beautiful soul and I will accompany you forever, Water." In lily dived to the water. Lily found it very refreshing; swimming along with the frogs, toads, fish and dragonflies was very much enjoyable. In the end, lily decided to root there and flower with the outstanding beauty of white, pink, yellow, and purple bloom. The pond is never anymore dull nor in gloom.
That's the story of waterlily..not only in Malaysia but also all around the world.
(Naah, I made it up.. LOL!)
Take care you...
Is it true that the water called lily and its become waterlily in malaysia?
LOL!
Aren't you supposed to be at school????
Thanks..
Take care you Report It
Reply:wtf? Report It
Reply:GH, fysu, wy? Report It
Reply:Beat me!
Reply:?????
Reply:water lily is a flowering plant, and if i'm not mistaken, u can find it in many other countries besides malaysia... go google it urself....
Reply:Waterlily is a type of plant and if u're not really sure of it.. There's a thing called google.. Just google waterlily and then u'll get plenty of results.. Why would Malaysia change the water to lily and then use waterlily rather then water? It would be ridiculous..
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Then, lily accepted the offer, "Sure. My beautiful soul and I will accompany you forever, Water." In lily dived to the water. Lily found it very refreshing; swimming along with the frogs, toads, fish and dragonflies was very much enjoyable. In the end, lily decided to root there and flower with the outstanding beauty of white, pink, yellow, and purple bloom. The pond is never anymore dull nor in gloom.
That's the story of waterlily..not only in Malaysia but also all around the world.
(Naah, I made it up.. LOL!)
Take care you...
Is it true that the water called lily and its become waterlily in malaysia?
LOL!
Aren't you supposed to be at school????
Thanks..
Take care you Report It
Reply:wtf? Report It
Reply:GH, fysu, wy? Report It
Reply:Beat me!
Reply:?????
Reply:water lily is a flowering plant, and if i'm not mistaken, u can find it in many other countries besides malaysia... go google it urself....
Reply:Waterlily is a type of plant and if u're not really sure of it.. There's a thing called google.. Just google waterlily and then u'll get plenty of results.. Why would Malaysia change the water to lily and then use waterlily rather then water? It would be ridiculous..
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How often do you water peace Lily's, sunflowers, and a cactus?
PEACE LILIES ::
Peace Lilies prefer an evenly moist soil. Most people find that they can water their plants once a week, depending of course on light and temperature conditions. At lower light levels or cooler temperatures, any plant will use less water than when it is more actively growing. Use room temperature water. Soil should never be soggy, and plants should never stand in a saucer filled with water. Peace Lilies should also never be allowed to completely dry out, which will result in wilting of the plant, death of the tiny root hairs which conduct water to the plant, and subsequent yellowing or browning of the leaf edges. Peace Lilies do exhibit a sensitivity to chlorine in the water, so in metropolitan areas where it may be heavily chlorinated, it's best to allow the water to stand overnight to allow the chlorine to dissipate before watering the plants.
It is not a good idea to let the foliage droop severely between watering on a consistent basis. Once these plants droop and then are watered, they stand back up, but because of the strain on the plant a few of the lower leaves will turn yellow and must be removed. This is due to root system damage, and as a result you will have to keep the soil moister. Try watering a peace lily thoroughly and then let the soil at the top dry out to the touch (about two inches down).
SUNFLOWERS ::
Like its name the sunflower needs plenty of direct sun; a minimum of 6hrs a day to grow healthy plants. If you plant sunflowers out of direct sun light they will stretch for the sun. They will become so spindly stretching for the sun eventually they will fall to the ground. We recommend full sun for the better part of the day to grow strong healthy sunflowers.
They need a lot of water. they must be watered daily in the evening for best results.
CACTUS ::
You should be very careful about watering the Cactus Plants. In summer, they should be watered twice a week. while in winter you can water them once in a week.
How often do you water peace Lily's, sunflowers, and a cactus?
once a week, once a day, once a month.
now how much water?
Reply:It depends on where you live. I live in the desert and water my sunflowers everyday, but I never water the cactus. And it hasn't rained here for a year or so, and they are still alive.
Reply:Peace lilys like moderate soil, sunflowers do as well so only water when the soil feel dry. As far as Cactus they are a desert plant and are used to dry conditions so only water about once every 2 weeks.
Reply:peace Lily's like a moderately wet soil, cactus about 2 times a week,sunflowers about 1 gallon a of water a day.
Reply:Peace Lily likes soil to feel dry before it's watered. Doesn't like too much water. Used as an indoor plant.
Sunflowers - outdoor plant likes watering regularly in well drained soil.
Cactus usually can survive on rainwater (remember they are desert plants)
Reply:SALAM
Peace Lilies prefer an evenly moist soil. Most people find that they can water their plants once a week, depending of course on light and temperature conditions. At lower light levels or cooler temperatures, any plant will use less water than when it is more actively growing. Use room temperature water. Soil should never be soggy, and plants should never stand in a saucer filled with water. Peace Lilies should also never be allowed to completely dry out, which will result in wilting of the plant, death of the tiny root hairs which conduct water to the plant, and subsequent yellowing or browning of the leaf edges. Peace Lilies do exhibit a sensitivity to chlorine in the water, so in metropolitan areas where it may be heavily chlorinated, it's best to allow the water to stand overnight to allow the chlorine to dissipate before watering the plants.
It is not a good idea to let the foliage droop severely between watering on a consistent basis. Once these plants droop and then are watered, they stand back up, but because of the strain on the plant a few of the lower leaves will turn yellow and must be removed. This is due to root system damage, and as a result you will have to keep the soil moister. Try watering a peace lily thoroughly and then let the soil at the top dry out to the touch (about two inches down).
SUNFLOWERS ::
Like its name the sunflower needs plenty of direct sun; a minimum of 6hrs a day to grow healthy plants. If you plant sunflowers out of direct sun light they will stretch for the sun. They will become so spindly stretching for the sun eventually they will fall to the ground. We recommend full sun for the better part of the day to grow strong healthy sunflowers.
They need a lot of water. they must be watered daily in the evening for best results.
CACTUS ::
You should be very careful about watering the Cactus Plants. In summer, they should be watered twice a week. while in winter you can water them once in a week.
How often do you water peace Lily's, sunflowers, and a cactus?
once a week, once a day, once a month.
now how much water?
Reply:It depends on where you live. I live in the desert and water my sunflowers everyday, but I never water the cactus. And it hasn't rained here for a year or so, and they are still alive.
Reply:Peace lilys like moderate soil, sunflowers do as well so only water when the soil feel dry. As far as Cactus they are a desert plant and are used to dry conditions so only water about once every 2 weeks.
Reply:peace Lily's like a moderately wet soil, cactus about 2 times a week,sunflowers about 1 gallon a of water a day.
Reply:Peace Lily likes soil to feel dry before it's watered. Doesn't like too much water. Used as an indoor plant.
Sunflowers - outdoor plant likes watering regularly in well drained soil.
Cactus usually can survive on rainwater (remember they are desert plants)
Reply:SALAM
Water babies singing in a lily pool delight? what does it mean?
Water babies singing in a lily pool delight;........it comes from the Queen song , the march of the black queen
Water babies singing in a lily pool delight? what does it mean?
Blue powder monkeys singing in the dead of night.
English artist Richard Dadd was an inspiration for "Queen II" as well as English folklore,mythology,poetry, and legend. I'd search these areas.
Reply:Sounds like the description of a cheap wine, Yuk!
Reply:The Water Babies was a book written by Charles Kingsley. Maybe what Queen was trying to say had to do with that story. I dont know
Reply:wtf. thats just pyschotic lyrics damn. i like queen though
Water babies singing in a lily pool delight? what does it mean?
Blue powder monkeys singing in the dead of night.
English artist Richard Dadd was an inspiration for "Queen II" as well as English folklore,mythology,poetry, and legend. I'd search these areas.
Reply:Sounds like the description of a cheap wine, Yuk!
Reply:The Water Babies was a book written by Charles Kingsley. Maybe what Queen was trying to say had to do with that story. I dont know
Reply:wtf. thats just pyschotic lyrics damn. i like queen though
Can a lily be submerged in water?
I am making my own centerpieces for my wedding, and what I want to do is submerge a live oriental or stargazer lily in a vase filled with water and have floating candles on top -- will it survive underwater during the reception or will it wilt and look bad?
Can a lily be submerged in water?
I can't imagine what it would do. I'm sure it wouldn't survive long, but if all you want is a temporary thing then it might work. All I can suggest is that you buy one and try it. See what happens. Good luck
Reply:I think it would wilt, I don't see how it would stay under water...
Can a lily be submerged in water?
I can't imagine what it would do. I'm sure it wouldn't survive long, but if all you want is a temporary thing then it might work. All I can suggest is that you buy one and try it. See what happens. Good luck
Reply:I think it would wilt, I don't see how it would stay under water...
How can I pump water out of my lily pond?
My lily pond is a fiberglass insert. It is 8 ft. long, irregularly shaped, 18 inches deep and holds approximately 300 gallons of water. It is located within my atrium which is surrounded by four outside walls so the option of running a hose from the pond, down hill, is out of the question. Is there some device or equipment that I might use to empty this pond for the purpose of cleaning it. Until now I have had to empty it bucket by bucked and using a dry vac to get the last bit. Of course moving a dry vac with a tank full of water is quite difficult. Are there any suggestions? Please, and thanks.
How can I pump water out of my lily pond?
I would use a electric sump pump and a hose.
Good Luck!
Reply:There are many pond and utility pumps to choose from an example would be the Little Giant 5-MSP, 1/6 HP, 1200 GPH - Submersible Utility Pump, 10' power cord (505000),
http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Littl...
A garden hose can be attached to the outlet of the pump and directed toward an appropriate discharge location. You will still have to use the shop vacuum on the water setting for the last little bit or a sponge.
Reply:There's submersible pumps that do this. They use them to get water out of pools. Usually have like an 8 ft cord and are outfitted to accept a hose for the drainage side. $35 to $85 and up depending on capacity.
Reply:For probably less than 10 dollars you could go to the sporting/fishing department of your local Wal-Mart and buy a bilge pump. These things are intended to pump water out of small boats, in reality it is a 12 volt sump pump. Power it with a battery or a battery charger. These pumps come in various sizes and capacities, and are rated by the gallons per minute they can pump.
Reply:Use the sump pump that is electric and has the intake on or close to the bottom and if there is a lot of mud and crap, you will need to keep it from going into the intake with a homemade filter system.
Reply:if you go to the local Boating store....you can get a hand operated bilge pump.. not to expensive %26amp; very efficient..
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How can I pump water out of my lily pond?
I would use a electric sump pump and a hose.
Good Luck!
Reply:There are many pond and utility pumps to choose from an example would be the Little Giant 5-MSP, 1/6 HP, 1200 GPH - Submersible Utility Pump, 10' power cord (505000),
http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Littl...
A garden hose can be attached to the outlet of the pump and directed toward an appropriate discharge location. You will still have to use the shop vacuum on the water setting for the last little bit or a sponge.
Reply:There's submersible pumps that do this. They use them to get water out of pools. Usually have like an 8 ft cord and are outfitted to accept a hose for the drainage side. $35 to $85 and up depending on capacity.
Reply:For probably less than 10 dollars you could go to the sporting/fishing department of your local Wal-Mart and buy a bilge pump. These things are intended to pump water out of small boats, in reality it is a 12 volt sump pump. Power it with a battery or a battery charger. These pumps come in various sizes and capacities, and are rated by the gallons per minute they can pump.
Reply:Use the sump pump that is electric and has the intake on or close to the bottom and if there is a lot of mud and crap, you will need to keep it from going into the intake with a homemade filter system.
Reply:if you go to the local Boating store....you can get a hand operated bilge pump.. not to expensive %26amp; very efficient..
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Would you expect the leaf of a desert cactus or the leaf of a water lily ot have more stomates?
explain.-have proof please
Would you expect the leaf of a desert cactus or the leaf of a water lily ot have more stomates?
water lily
Reply:Desert plants and conifers have specially adapted structures, such as thick cuticles, reduced leaf areas, sunken stomata and hairs to reduce transpiration and conserve water. Many cacti conduct photosynthesis in succulent stems, rather than leaves, so the surface area of the shoot is very low. Many desert plants have a special type of photosynthesis, termed Crassulacean acid metabolism or CAM photosynthesis in which the stomata are closed during the day and open at night when transpiration will be lower.
Reply:leaf of the water lilly....the leaf of cacti are the spines
Would you expect the leaf of a desert cactus or the leaf of a water lily ot have more stomates?
water lily
Reply:Desert plants and conifers have specially adapted structures, such as thick cuticles, reduced leaf areas, sunken stomata and hairs to reduce transpiration and conserve water. Many cacti conduct photosynthesis in succulent stems, rather than leaves, so the surface area of the shoot is very low. Many desert plants have a special type of photosynthesis, termed Crassulacean acid metabolism or CAM photosynthesis in which the stomata are closed during the day and open at night when transpiration will be lower.
Reply:leaf of the water lilly....the leaf of cacti are the spines
IS it too late to grow/bloom pink lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera sacred water lily)?
I've never planted one ....
making a zen garden this yr. and curious about this particualiar plant
thx
IS it too late to grow/bloom pink lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera sacred water lily)?
it's not that late,but your lily isn't going to be very big,and most likely won't bloom.if you got a hardy one,take it in some place to keep it out of the water,if there is a chance of the water freezing.you will have a good start for next spring.
Reply:I'm a bit partial to Rhododendrons. Did you see the Chelsea Flower show.
making a zen garden this yr. and curious about this particualiar plant
thx
IS it too late to grow/bloom pink lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera sacred water lily)?
it's not that late,but your lily isn't going to be very big,and most likely won't bloom.if you got a hardy one,take it in some place to keep it out of the water,if there is a chance of the water freezing.you will have a good start for next spring.
Reply:I'm a bit partial to Rhododendrons. Did you see the Chelsea Flower show.
What types of media did Claude Monet use for his famous Water Lily Pond painting?
I mean, I don't know whether Monet used acrylic or watercolor, or if he used also charcoal and/or other media. I need all the help I can get cuz it's for an art report...thnx to anyone who responds=D
What types of media did Claude Monet use for his famous Water Lily Pond painting?
Monet had several Water Lily Pond paintings. I am pretty sure he used oil paints on many of them.
Reply:Claude Monet. The Water Lily Pond; Pink Harmony. 1900. Oil on canvas. Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France.
What types of media did Claude Monet use for his famous Water Lily Pond painting?
Monet had several Water Lily Pond paintings. I am pretty sure he used oil paints on many of them.
Reply:Claude Monet. The Water Lily Pond; Pink Harmony. 1900. Oil on canvas. Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France.
Would u expect the leaf of a desert cactus or the leaf of a water lily to have more stomata???
need to know about the stomata, the function for the plant, or/and how the stomata function(the role)of the plant
Would u expect the leaf of a desert cactus or the leaf of a water lily to have more stomata???
The water lilly would have a higher number of stoma. The cactus would have fewer because it needs to lose less H2O through evaporation, and the water lilly would have a larger amount even though it is in H2O because it needs more air so it won't drown.
Reply:the stomata is actually an opening formed by 2 guard cells that are kidney/bean shaped and are supported by many epidermal cells.
these guard cells have a property of their outer walls being thicker than their inner walls, and also that they actively photosynthesise to release products that regulate their turgor pressure.
now when transpiration has to take place these guard cells swell up by taking in water and their inner walls being thinner don't curve as much as the outer walls do...hence they form an opening throught which water escapes as vapours.
now since a cactus is already having less water, hence it'll try avoiding this water loss...hence relatively the no. of stomata will be lesser, also their epidermis is covered by a thick waxy cuticle that prevents water loss...in comparison a water lily...has plenty of water and needs to lose them efficiently to survive, hence it has more no. of stomata and mainly on the upper leaf surface that remains exposed as well as on the stem parts.
apart from maintaining the water balance of a plant...the transpiration caused due to opening of a stomata is also responsible for the uptake of water from the roots by tall trees...this is called TRANSPIRATIONAL PULL theory
Dog Teeth
Would u expect the leaf of a desert cactus or the leaf of a water lily to have more stomata???
The water lilly would have a higher number of stoma. The cactus would have fewer because it needs to lose less H2O through evaporation, and the water lilly would have a larger amount even though it is in H2O because it needs more air so it won't drown.
Reply:the stomata is actually an opening formed by 2 guard cells that are kidney/bean shaped and are supported by many epidermal cells.
these guard cells have a property of their outer walls being thicker than their inner walls, and also that they actively photosynthesise to release products that regulate their turgor pressure.
now when transpiration has to take place these guard cells swell up by taking in water and their inner walls being thinner don't curve as much as the outer walls do...hence they form an opening throught which water escapes as vapours.
now since a cactus is already having less water, hence it'll try avoiding this water loss...hence relatively the no. of stomata will be lesser, also their epidermis is covered by a thick waxy cuticle that prevents water loss...in comparison a water lily...has plenty of water and needs to lose them efficiently to survive, hence it has more no. of stomata and mainly on the upper leaf surface that remains exposed as well as on the stem parts.
apart from maintaining the water balance of a plant...the transpiration caused due to opening of a stomata is also responsible for the uptake of water from the roots by tall trees...this is called TRANSPIRATIONAL PULL theory
Dog Teeth
Where would you expect to find stomata of a floating water lily be found?
can u please explain why.
Where would you expect to find stomata of a floating water lily be found?
On the upper surface of the leaf..
This is because the lower surface is constantly in contact with water while the upper surface is in constant contact with air , so its more difficult for gaseous exchange to occur at that surface as compared to the upper one
Reply:Water plants like the lily have stomata on the sides exposed to air ie. the part of the plant that's not submerged like the top of the leaves. If you think about it, it makes sense because it'll be easier for gas exchange.
Reply:on d upper surface of leaf, it is epistomatic
Where would you expect to find stomata of a floating water lily be found?
On the upper surface of the leaf..
This is because the lower surface is constantly in contact with water while the upper surface is in constant contact with air , so its more difficult for gaseous exchange to occur at that surface as compared to the upper one
Reply:Water plants like the lily have stomata on the sides exposed to air ie. the part of the plant that's not submerged like the top of the leaves. If you think about it, it makes sense because it'll be easier for gas exchange.
Reply:on d upper surface of leaf, it is epistomatic
What is the original English name of Claude Monet's "Water Lily Pond"?
Water Lily Pond Musee D'Ursay
What is the original English name of Claude Monet's "Water Lily Pond"?
Surely the original name wouldn't be English if it is by Monet! He was French!
Reply:The Water Lily Pond - Harmony In Green 1899
Musée d'Orsay, Paris
* Water Lilies and Green Bridges (two series)
* Japanese Footbridge and Water Garden (series)
* Water Landscapes (series) subtitle
What is the original English name of Claude Monet's "Water Lily Pond"?
Surely the original name wouldn't be English if it is by Monet! He was French!
Reply:The Water Lily Pond - Harmony In Green 1899
Musée d'Orsay, Paris
* Water Lilies and Green Bridges (two series)
* Japanese Footbridge and Water Garden (series)
* Water Landscapes (series) subtitle
How often do I water my calla lily?
I just bought a cally lily plant and was wondering how often I water it?
How often do I water my calla lily?
Ive asked the people of http://www.world-florists.com , I bought an orhchid plant with them. They told me to water the plant twice per week. Hope this helps.
Reply:most plants like moist dirt not soaked dirt so depending on the type of container or where its planted how hot it is and if your using mulch
check your soil about an inch deep if there is moisture its ok if not water it. best way to water is by first pouring wateraround the plant on the dirt to moisten the dirt then water again slowly to soak deeper. If this does not work and you see signs that the plant is wilting step it up with more frequent watering
How often do I water my calla lily?
Ive asked the people of http://www.world-florists.com , I bought an orhchid plant with them. They told me to water the plant twice per week. Hope this helps.
Reply:most plants like moist dirt not soaked dirt so depending on the type of container or where its planted how hot it is and if your using mulch
check your soil about an inch deep if there is moisture its ok if not water it. best way to water is by first pouring wateraround the plant on the dirt to moisten the dirt then water again slowly to soak deeper. If this does not work and you see signs that the plant is wilting step it up with more frequent watering
Could a Canadian Spotted Killer Land Trout bring a water lily for His date?
Or would that be just too much on a first date?
Could a Canadian Spotted Killer Land Trout bring a water lily for His date?
only if the date is on a tuesday, wednesdays require a water iris, thursdays need marsh marigolds, fridays are special - cardinal flowers, saturdays you would want to give zebra rush, sundays are for water lilies but you have to watch the color - depending on season you will want either texas dawn, mayla, Pink Sunrise, Rose Laydekeri, Red Spider or perhaps a Peachglow but again, that depends on the time of year. mondays are always given over to Bog Lily but on occasion, under certain circumstances White Bluebell Compacta can be given. but really, on first date you should always, regardless of what day it is give a Louisiana Iris as it symbolizes the CSKLT rite of passion
Reply:Yes. It helps to soften his image as a killer.
Reply:what are you smoking? and can i have some?
2 pts for me
Reply:Yes, Singles and dating would have been more appropriate..but that's okay! I'll answer it anyways...Yes, a water Lilly seems to fit the situation!
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Could a Canadian Spotted Killer Land Trout bring a water lily for His date?
only if the date is on a tuesday, wednesdays require a water iris, thursdays need marsh marigolds, fridays are special - cardinal flowers, saturdays you would want to give zebra rush, sundays are for water lilies but you have to watch the color - depending on season you will want either texas dawn, mayla, Pink Sunrise, Rose Laydekeri, Red Spider or perhaps a Peachglow but again, that depends on the time of year. mondays are always given over to Bog Lily but on occasion, under certain circumstances White Bluebell Compacta can be given. but really, on first date you should always, regardless of what day it is give a Louisiana Iris as it symbolizes the CSKLT rite of passion
Reply:Yes. It helps to soften his image as a killer.
Reply:what are you smoking? and can i have some?
2 pts for me
Reply:Yes, Singles and dating would have been more appropriate..but that's okay! I'll answer it anyways...Yes, a water Lilly seems to fit the situation!
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Opps A Daisy ! I think PrimRose has Poisoned Ivy! Water Lily & I going to do? She might Crocus next!?
I won't lilac some people did when this problem first arose. They all wanted me to stay mum about it; keep my tulips closed. But I spoke up because that would violet my principals. I told everyone I thought she had poisoned Sumacpherson, but no one listened. Now, peppered with questions from the press, their trying to soft-petal their knowledge of her previous crime. It's amazing how fir they will go to stem the tide of questions. But in the end, I still don't think they will bee able to hide it. They maple the wool over some eyes, but not all. If they leaf it up to me, they will all go down. Thistle ruin many of their careers.
Opps A Daisy ! I think PrimRose has Poisoned Ivy! Water Lily %26amp; I going to do? She might Crocus next!?
Thanks Alicat. This was a great question. Report It
Reply:Go and hide in your tent but don't let her know what bedouin. If she finds you plant her one right between her cornears.
Reply:Quite clever!
Reply:Give her a taste of her own medicine! Or take her down to the local fairground, where there's always lots of gyps-who'll-feel-ya!
Reply:This is what orchid recommends:
Insert tendrils into her Holy Flower. Then get on the Grapevine to purchase some weed. Get her stoned to death. Then send her via Interflora to some Carnation - like Japan. Then it'll be all Roses my petal ;)
Reply:shhh just sit quietly in your bed and wait until the snowdrops on her head.
Reply:Have you been DE-flowered? (Or just narcissistic?)
Reply:ALOE PETAL, I think you need to PLANT a trap. I will get CLEM ATIS and DAN DELION to POPPY round, so that you can talk to them somewhere PRIVET about it. They sort these things out on a DAHLIA basis and should be able to FREESIA of any problems concerning this BLOOMING woman. Other than that you`ll have to report her to the LAWn, or get her put in the STOCKs. Serves her right for STALKing you and Lily!
Reply:Rosemary said was sycamore when she heard Pansy had poisoned Ivy
Opps A Daisy ! I think PrimRose has Poisoned Ivy! Water Lily %26amp; I going to do? She might Crocus next!?
Thanks Alicat. This was a great question. Report It
Reply:Go and hide in your tent but don't let her know what bedouin. If she finds you plant her one right between her cornears.
Reply:Quite clever!
Reply:Give her a taste of her own medicine! Or take her down to the local fairground, where there's always lots of gyps-who'll-feel-ya!
Reply:This is what orchid recommends:
Insert tendrils into her Holy Flower. Then get on the Grapevine to purchase some weed. Get her stoned to death. Then send her via Interflora to some Carnation - like Japan. Then it'll be all Roses my petal ;)
Reply:shhh just sit quietly in your bed and wait until the snowdrops on her head.
Reply:Have you been DE-flowered? (Or just narcissistic?)
Reply:ALOE PETAL, I think you need to PLANT a trap. I will get CLEM ATIS and DAN DELION to POPPY round, so that you can talk to them somewhere PRIVET about it. They sort these things out on a DAHLIA basis and should be able to FREESIA of any problems concerning this BLOOMING woman. Other than that you`ll have to report her to the LAWn, or get her put in the STOCKs. Serves her right for STALKing you and Lily!
Reply:Rosemary said was sycamore when she heard Pansy had poisoned Ivy
Longfellow wrote abook that has a math puzzle in it regarding a water lily. What is the title of the book?
It is a problem that uses the phythagorean theorem to solve the question.
Longfellow wrote abook that has a math puzzle in it regarding a water lily. What is the title of the book?
Hiawatha's Sailing
Longfellow wrote abook that has a math puzzle in it regarding a water lily. What is the title of the book?
Hiawatha's Sailing
Which has more stomata a desert cactus or a water lily?
its a question given to us by our teacher. please leave an explanation do that I can understand =P
Which has more stomata a desert cactus or a water lily?
Water lilies will have less. Water plants have stomata on the sides exposed to air. Or if totally submerged, there are no stomata present. A cactus is covered with stomata but not as much as average plants.
Here's an exerpt from Radboud University---
Floating waterplants
Plants with floating leaves liek the water lily (Nymphaea sp.) obviously do not lack water. Their stomata of importance for the exchange of gases are present at the top only. Large air cavities provide buoyancy for the leaf. The large intercellular spaces continue into the stem and root and they provide the necessary oxygen to these organs. Leaves floating on a water surface are exposed to the sun and therefore often show a thick cuticle to avoid radiation damage. The species can capture the ample sunlight thanks to their well-developed palisade parenchyma that contains many chloroplasts.
I double checked wiki too.
Reply:I think the desert cactus has more stomata. The land plants need more stomata to survive than the water lily.
Reply:A water lily will have more stomata.A desert cactus will have very few stomata, because in deserts plants face water shortage so in order to avoid loss of water cacti have adapted to the desert environment by possessing few stomata.
Reply:A water lily would have more stomata because it doesn't have to worry about losing water - which is in constant supply for a water lily.
Stomata are the primary way of water evaporation from a plant, so it makes sense a cactus has fewer - it has to retain all the water it possibly can to make it in the dry desert!
Reply:Water lily. Since it is in a pond most of the time, it would have more stomata because it has an abundance of water available, whereas you have the cactus, with less stomata, in the middle of the desert with no water around and it needs to hold on to as much as it can.
Which has more stomata a desert cactus or a water lily?
Water lilies will have less. Water plants have stomata on the sides exposed to air. Or if totally submerged, there are no stomata present. A cactus is covered with stomata but not as much as average plants.
Here's an exerpt from Radboud University---
Floating waterplants
Plants with floating leaves liek the water lily (Nymphaea sp.) obviously do not lack water. Their stomata of importance for the exchange of gases are present at the top only. Large air cavities provide buoyancy for the leaf. The large intercellular spaces continue into the stem and root and they provide the necessary oxygen to these organs. Leaves floating on a water surface are exposed to the sun and therefore often show a thick cuticle to avoid radiation damage. The species can capture the ample sunlight thanks to their well-developed palisade parenchyma that contains many chloroplasts.
I double checked wiki too.
Reply:I think the desert cactus has more stomata. The land plants need more stomata to survive than the water lily.
Reply:A water lily will have more stomata.A desert cactus will have very few stomata, because in deserts plants face water shortage so in order to avoid loss of water cacti have adapted to the desert environment by possessing few stomata.
Reply:A water lily would have more stomata because it doesn't have to worry about losing water - which is in constant supply for a water lily.
Stomata are the primary way of water evaporation from a plant, so it makes sense a cactus has fewer - it has to retain all the water it possibly can to make it in the dry desert!
Reply:Water lily. Since it is in a pond most of the time, it would have more stomata because it has an abundance of water available, whereas you have the cactus, with less stomata, in the middle of the desert with no water around and it needs to hold on to as much as it can.
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