Water hyacinth

[bekko]

Mike M,


I was writing as you were posting. Did not intend to contridict or sound confrontational - just expressing my experiences.

steve

[MikeM]

No problem, Bekko. I did not read it that way at all. One of the benefits of a board is the opportunity for people to share their experiences and ideas about a problem/topic. It did not occur to me that chlorinated water might be a cause. It gives Kiky something more to consider in determining what is occurring and deciding whether it is actually a problem to be solved. We are all better off with the thoughts of others being shared. If misinformation is given, it will be corrected. More likely, it is a different perspective brought to bear. We should never hesitate to share what we can bring to a situation. That is why the board is here.

Please share more whenever you have input to give.

[kiky]

Aha, more information - thanks to you all ,the more the merrier, right?

Ryan,
welcome to the board. I guess I'll have to check nitrite/nitrate level. But since at present I am still having some algae problem, I think there should be enough nutrient for the water hyacinth to survive.

Steve,
I have had a look at the plant, but couldnot find the symptom you described. So they should be free from spider mites.

Mike,
you always have useful info. Yes I noticed greener leaves for those in more shade. I think I'll just wait until they cover the whole side pond and to see further developement.