6 Popular Water Plants for Your Garden's Pond

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

A well-maintained pond in your garden can help elevate the beauty of your space. Here are some plants that grow in water.

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Lotus

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This aquatic plant produces magnificent flowers that bloom in various colours, from pink to white.

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Water Lily

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It is a popular aquatic plant that produces vibrant flowers in various colours like white, yellow and pink.

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Cattail

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Cattails produce cylindrical, brown flowers. They can grow up to 6 feet tall and require full sunlight to thrive.

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Water Hyacinth

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Water lettuce is one of the easier water plants to care for and has soft and velvety leaves.

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Water Fern

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Water hyacinths act as natural purifiers. They produce delicate lavender flowers.

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