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Thought should be given before introducing these types of plants as they are capable of being invasive, which in the larger pond might prove disastrous. They can however be useful to the pond keeper by providing much needed shade and protection that all ponds will need to maintain water clarity during the hot summer months. One last point to be aware is that most pondfish will eat one variety of floating plant called duckweed. We only list here the hardy varieties of floating plants which can be introduced to the pond.

Azolla caroliniana Very attractive floating fern, mossy dark green fronds which will turn red as it matures. Can be invasive and difficult to eradicate from a lake but is easy to control in Common Name:  Fairy Moss Price: £1.85  Quantity:

Lemna Gibba Small circular discs of bronzy colour about 7-8 mm in diameter with thick roots dangling below the surface. Not so quick growing as Lemna Minor. Common Name:  Giant Duckweed Price: £1.50  Quantity:

Lemna minor Three segmented pale green leaves of about 2-3 mm each, floating on the surface with delicate white network of roots dangling below. Common Name:  Duckweed Price: £1.50  Quantity:

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