Pruning pond plants | Everything you need to know about aquatic plants and pruning them
To get your aquatic plants beautiful, healthy and strong, it is important to prune the plants regularly. But when pruning a pond plant, it is important to pay attention to a few things to keep the plants healthy. Want to learn more about this? Then read on soon.
All about pond plant pruning
- What to look out for when pruning pond plants
- Pruning pond plants
- Water lily pruning
- Gele Lis snoeien
- Pruning oxygenated plants
- Pruning marsh plants
- What to do with aquatic plants in winter?
What to look out for when pruning pond plants
When pruning pond plants, no matter what kind of aquatic plant you have, it is important to do it at the right time.The best time to prune pond plants is in spring or early summer, before they are fully grown. At this time they are still flexible and easier to prune. When your aquatic plants are in good condition and they can therefore perform their function in the pond well, they will provide a natural pond which is self-maintaining and where therefore no pumping systems or pond filters for it.
Hardy aquatic plants
Hardy aquatic plants are the ideal investment for the pond because they survive every winter and bloom more beautifully every spring. - Simon
Hardy aquatic plants from our own plant nursery
Pruning pond plants and aquatic plants
Pond plants are not only beautiful to look at, they are also important for keeping the pond water and aquatic life in the pond healthy. For this reason, it is important to properly care for and maintain the pond plants. Therefore, prune your pond plants about twice a year. Remove dead and damaged leaves: Inspect the plants and remove any dead or damaged leaves. This will encourage new growth and prevent the plants from becoming diseased. Use sharp scissors or pruning shears to trim the plants back to the desired size and shape. Cut the stems at an angle so that water cannot remain in them and the plants can grow better and continue to perform their function in the pond. Aquatic plants are hugely important to keep your pond fish and others pond animals healthy.
Water lily pruning
Waterlilies have an important function when it comes to keeping the pond water clean. With their beautiful large leaves, they cover a large part of the water surface, thereby ensuring that it is somewhat protected from sunlight and thus heat allowing algae growth minder kans krijgt. Om waterlelies deze functie te laten behouden is het belangrijk om de bladeren van de waterlelies goed in de gaten te houden en te snoeien wanneer ze bijvoorbeeld bruin kleuren. Waterlelies houd je gezond door ze na ongeveer vier jaar te scheuren ofwel splitsen om ze te vermeerderen. Dit doe je vroeg in het voorjaar zodat de plant zich goed kan herstellen. Het beste haal je hiervoor eerst voorzichtig de vijvermand uit de vijver zodat je er goed bij kunt en het goed kunt zien. Scheuren doe je door de lelie te breken op de plekken waar zich nieuwe knoppen vormen; zorg altijd dat er een gedeelte wortel bij zit. De delen die je hebt afgesneden kun je in een eigen vijvermand plaatsen. Een goede voedselrijke aanplant is belangrijk, je kunt hiervoor bijvoorbeeld onze Aqua set gebruiken.
Winterharde waterlelies uit eigen plantenkwekerij
Gele Lis snoeien
As is true for many pond plants, it is also necessary for the yellow lily to prune it. In principle, do this once a year. Autumn is the best time for this, the moment when the seed pods have been released by the plant and their work is done. Cut back the yellowed leaves to about 20 cm above the ground. To stimulate extra growth you can also prune during the growing season. The plant will then grow faster and extract more nutrients from the water, so it will filter better.
Winterharde Lissen uit eigen plantenkwekerij
Pruning oxygenated plants
Oxygenator Plants are perhaps the most important species of aquatic plants for in any pond type. De plant staat bekend om zijn zuurstofafgevende functie. Hiermee houden zuurstofplanten het water in de vijver schoon, helder en gezond. Hierom is het ook erg belangrijk om de waterplant goed te verzorgen en te snoeien wanneer nodig. Om nieuwe groei te stimuleren en ziektes te voorkomen is het belangrijk om de zuurstofplanten te inspecteren en alle dode of beschadigde bladeren te verwijderen. Gebruik een scherpe schaar of snoeischaar om de zuurstofplanten tot ongeveer de helft van de oorspronkelijke grootte terug te snoeien. Knip de stelen schuin af om te voorkomen dat er water in blijft staan en om de groei van de planten te bevorderen, doe je het niet zal de plant vooral bloemen ontwikkelen en niet veel meer groeien. Maar voor gezond vijverwater is het essentieel dat je zuurstofplanten blijven groeien. Snoei deze plantjes daarom tot -15 cm onder het wateroppervlak om de groei te blijven stimuleren.
Hardy oxygen plants from our own plant nursery
Pruning marsh plants
Bog plants grow in shallow water, on the bank of the pond, this is why marsh plants are also called riparian plants. Marsh plants are very important to keep the water in the pond healthy through their filtering and water purifying properties. Also, the beautiful large flowers that many marsh plants attract all kinds of insects to the pond such as: bees and butterflies, which allows these special plants to be the biodiversity increase in the garden. Therefore, it is very important to properly care for and prune the marsh plants. Watch the marsh plant carefully before pruning. Remove any dead or damaged leaves or branches with pruning shears or a knife. Prune the plants to just above the ground or to where you want new growth to begin.
Winterharde moerasplanten uit eigen plantenkwekerij
What to do with aquatic plants in winter?
Frost-prone aquatic plants are best removed from the pond when winter temperatures drop significantly. This is because that is when they have the greatest chance of surviving. If you leave your frost-sensitive water plants in the pond during the winter, chances are they will not survive and you will need new water plants in the spring. This is not ideal because the pond will have to be pumped out again in order to redesign the pond. So always choose hardy water plants, this will save you a lot of hassle and hardy water plants will bloom more beautifully every spring because they will grow bigger and stronger every year.
Frequently asked questions about pond plant pruning
Frost-prone aquatic plants will not survive the cold winter months. Therefore, always choose hardy water plants from water plant nursery van der Velde Waterplanten.
All water plants that we, at: water plant nursery van der Velde Water Plants sell are hardy. Our water plants will bloom more beautifully and fully every spring. An aquatic plant from van der Velde is truly an investment for your pond.
Simon van der Velde
Pond specialist and aquatic plant grower since 1986
Simon's vision is to let nature do its work in your pond. No need to buy all kinds of measuring equipment and water improvers. If the fish are swimming nicely and the plants are growing well, then the water in the pond is of good quality. With a good planting plan and the right approach, you can save a lot of money and maintenance, and ensure a clear, biologically balanced pond that becomes more beautiful every year.
