Water plants for the mini pond
Beautify your mini pond: You should choose the right one for the respective location from a selection of aquatic plants.
Choose aquatic plants for the small body of water
To rest and harmony on the balcony or on the little one terrace To find out, a small mini pond is also suitable in addition to the planting, which can be provided with various aquatic plants.
An old wine barrel, the old mortar tub or other containers are suitable for setting up a mini pond. However, so that the aquatic plants can develop, the vessel should have a minimum capacity.
In the event that the container made of wood, plastic, ceramic or alternative materials is not completely waterproof, you can Line the mini pond with pond liner from the hardware store so that the aquatic plants do not dry out because the water is permanent expires.
You should also choose the plants for the water in such a way that they are settled according to the specific needs. That way, sun-drenched aquatic plants will thrive in bright spots during a The shady east-facing balcony is populated with the plants in the mini pond, which is also good in a darker environment thrive. Get specific advice so that the plants do not die because of the wrong location.
In addition, you should take care that you are in your little one pond use both aquatic plants that grow on the surface of the water and varieties that also grow on the substrate that you have filled with pond soil. In this way, the small pond remains clean, as the water is cleaned by various plants.
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Populate the mini pond with suitable plants
So that you can colonize the mini pond with different aquatic plants and at the same time permanently To have nice clear water in the vessel, consider the different layers of the pond settle. When putting together, pay attention to the depth of the mini pond and the water volume so that you build up the body of water harmoniously.
For the lower area of the set up pond, the waterweed or the needle ledges are suitable as underwater plants. These can filter the water very well so that it remains nice and clear and you can see down to the bottom of the ground.
Small water lilies and pike weeds, on the other hand, grow through the surface of the water, so that the area around the mini pond can also be populated with these plants.
Floating plants - such as fairy moss or the mussel flower - can make the mini pond harmonious and attractive round off so that you end up with different plants in all three areas of the small pond to have.
| Pennywort |  |
| Water nut |  |
| Water hyancinths |  |
| Water lily |  |
Depending on the size, volume and depth of the mini pond to be set up, you should specifically inquire which aquatic plants are also suitable for making the water attractive and versatile.
