One way to maintain clear and healthy pond water is by adding some plants to the area. Bio-filters are great at keeping your water healthy, but they do not remove nitrates. Adding plants to the water is the safest way to remove any unwanted nitrates.
Best Pond Plants To Clean Water
Since plants feed on the same nutrients as algae, you will need to add more plants to your pond to lessen the algae’s food supply. Here are a few of the best plants you can purchase to clean your water:
Water Lettuce
There is no doubt that this floating plant can help purify your pond water. Green rosettes will float effortlessly across the water, while cleansing it, at the same time.
Taro
Taro roots feature a very large surface area, which helps to take the nutrients up from the water. This plant comes in many varieties. Oftentimes, homeowners will add Taro to their ponds for their showy leaves.
Canna
Canna also come in a wide range of varieties, adding some much-needed color to small ponds everywhere. Color is not the main reason so many people choose to add canna, though. These plants are terrific at removing nutrients, toxins and heavy metals from the water.
Water Iris
Water Iris is known to be one of the best aquatic plants to remove toxins. Additionally, Iris adds some color to your pond before most plants bloom in the spring.
Hornwort
Hornwort is an oxygenator that grows far beneath the surface. It helps to eliminate algae by taking up excess nutrients from the water, which starves the algae.
Phoenix Area Pond Supply
If you are looking for live fish, live plants, pond filtration, pumps, or anything else you need to start or care for your water garden or garden pond The Backyard Pond has everything you need. We serve residents of the greater Phoenix area with the best selection of Koi, plants, and all the supplies you need. Stop by or give us a call at 623-878-6695 with your questions.