How to Propagate Nymphoides peltata? Detailed Explanation of Propagation Methods
1. Growing Environment and Blooming Period
Because it grows on the water surface and spends all its time alongside water, it can naturally withstand low-temperature weather. When in bloom, the flower has ten to twenty petals, with a slender shape; the blooming period is generally from May to July. It likes sunlight and also has the trait of tolerating low temperatures.
2. Propagation Methods
Unlike other plants grown on land, this plant is cultivated primarily to maintain the ecosystem. Protecting the ecosystem requires reasonable planting to regulate the various links of the biological chain, so as to create an environment more suitable for the survival of animals and plants.
Generally, we plant according to the shortcomings of the variety or differences in growth habits. When planting this plant, there are two approaches: first, in the grooves for cultivating plants at the bottom of the pond, first spread a layer of culture soil at least about ten cm thick, and then plant the aquatic plant into the soil; second, directly scatter the seeds on the water surface, then spread a thin layer of fertilizer on the water surface, and wait until the seeds have completely absorbed the fertilizer, after which they can take root and grow on the water surface as if rooted in the ground. Compared with the former, the latter is somewhat easier, because it has the feature of being convenient to move. Moreover, the second method can also keep the pond water clarity relatively high.
3. Points to Note
(1) Regularly check whether the plant is affected in its growth by pests and diseases. (2) Check whether the plants are planted too densely after planting, which may affect the growth of other plants. (4) Clean impurities from the pond water at irregular intervals; at the same time, if the water at the bottom of the pond becomes turbid, the water must be changed. Suitable planting methods and careful management can enable the plant to grow healthily.