Pike herb or Pontederia cordata, as the plant is called in botanical jargon, can be found in up to 30 centimeters deep water therefore grows and thrives mainly on the banks of lakes and Ponds. Here the plant fulfills important functions, such as acting against algae. But what do you need to pay attention to when caring for and hibernating, and is the plant poisonous?The right locationThe plant needs a permanently wet soil, but should only stand in a water depth of a maximum of 30 centimeters....
The swamp iris grows as a perennial, herbaceous plant with heights of approx. 100 cm. In addition to its sword-shaped leaves up to 90 cm long, it impresses above all with its typical, rich yellow iris flowers, which it presents between May and the beginning of July. Thanks to its creeping and persistent rhizome, it forms larger populations in a short time, provided that the location and care meet its requirements.CharacteristicsPlant family: Iris family (Iridaceae)Botanical name: Iris pseudac...
In summer, reeds are amazingly vigorous and that is usually what you want. The long stalks quickly form a dense, green oasis of innumerable leaves. This plant is ideal for the bank of a pond. Do you need to use scissors to tame this growth? And what about the dried up parts of the plant in autumn? Do you then have to cut?Is cutting good for the reeds?Reeds can spread quickly in an uncontrolled manner, conquering every free centimeter and even pushing neighboring plants. If it is not kept in c...
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