In this Issue:
Feb 13, 2005
WATER HYACINTH AND WATER LETTUCE - WHEN?
We, who love ponds, tend to get impatient this time of year to
get our ponds looking beautiful again. Especially those of
us living in colder areas. One of the staples of ponds in
areas north of the Mason Dixon line are Water Hyacinths and
Water Lettuce (they are considered a pest in many states south
of the Mason Dixon line, because they do not die during the
winter and can choke water ways).
Water Hyacinth are somewhat more tolerant of cool water than
Water Lettuce. Water Hyacinth will survive if water temperatures
warm to about 60 degrees, but Water Lettuce needs at least
65 degree water (Fahrenheit), 70 degrees is better!
If the water is too cool, the plants will simply slowly
disintigrate.
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