Oxygenating pond plants are key to having not only clear water, but also a healthy ecosystem for koi and goldfish. These plants grow quickly in the spring and summer consuming nitrates from the water resulting in clear healthy pond water. They also provide spawning habitat for fish and shelter for baby fish.
The first few leaves of Lotus plants usually float on the water’s surface. As the plant grows stronger, subsequent leaves are held up high above the water.
The first few leaves of Lotus plants usually float on the water’s surface. As the plant grows stronger, subsequent leaves are held up high above the water.