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Finally we reach
the pond’s deep water zone, which is a suitable habitat for
plants such as water lilies. Water lilies take root in the soil at
the bottom of the pond and prefer calm, stagnant water. Water lilies
create areas of shade under their leaves and this inhibits the growth
of algae. During the day water lilies are a delight to the eye but
they close their flowers at night and when the weather is gloomy.
The depth at which the different varieties of water lilies should
be planted is shown on the label accompanying the plant. It can vary
between 40 and 120 cm deep. |
This
means that there is a water lily for every type of pond. Water lilies
are generally planted in baskets and then placed on the bottom of
the pond, container, trough or tub.
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