Water hyacinths usually feel better in the aquarium than in the garden pond. Brightness and humidity can be better controlled here so that the plant finds ideal conditions. It is often even possible to stimulate the water hyacinth to blossom.

A water hyacinth also thrives in the aquarium with proper care

Select the aquarium

An aquarium in which water hyacinths are to be planted must be neither too high nor too shallow. A tank that is at least 20 to 40 centimeters deep is particularly good.

A paludarium is well suited for keeping water hyacinths in the aquarium. This is a swamp aquarium in which reptiles can be raised as well as plants.

The needs of the water hyacinth in the aquarium must be satisfied if the plant is to grow and bloom:

  • High water temperatures
  • High humidity
  • Lots of light

Lighting should be on for at least 12 hours a day. With the cover and the aquarium heater, the water temperature of at least 18 degrees and high humidity can be set quite well.

Caring for water hyacinths in the aquarium

The water should be soft and contain little lime. Make sure there are enough nutrients for the water hyacinth to thrive. If necessary, you must regularly give a fertilizer for aquatic plants.

Under good conditions, the water hyacinth forms many offshoots that you can use to propagate. You should thin out the plants regularly so that they do not occupy the entire aquarium.

Be careful with aquariums stocked with fish

Fish like koi and goldfish like the roots of water hyacinth and like to nibble and damage the plant. That is why the aquatic plant is not so well suited for koi tanks.

Put in the garden pond in summer

In principle, a water hyacinth can also be kept in the garden pond from May to October. However, in the case of specimens previously raised in the aquarium, the change is not always successful.

Water hyacinths are sensitive to changes in water quality, temperature and light.

Since the aquatic plants are not hardy, they have to be overwintered in the aquarium or another suitable container anyway.

tips and tricks

The water hyacinth is enjoying increasing popularity as a decoration. It is grown in suitable vases and glass vessels. In a favorable location, it flowers in it for several weeks.

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