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shady pond

13 years ago

Hi
My small pond is becoming very shady due to the return of the canopy after the last hurricanes . All the plants are struggling lol. Any suggestions for replacements?? i have moved some calathea /marantas but are very cold sensitive so not a good choice Thanks gary

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tropicbreezent
13 years ago
I don't know about cold tolerance but I have Spathyphyllums in my pond which are doing well in shade. Also have a Lagenandra species in there as well, just can't remember which species though.
garyfla_gw
Original Author
13 years ago
Hi
i have a couple of spaths which have perked up with the return of shade. Had to look up the second lol I have some Cryptocorynes ,kept in aquariums but are VERY cold sensitive and they can't compete with the Amazon swords
was hopuing for something with spectacular flowers
maybe Unicorn flower? Lasia spinosa could bring it indoors during winter but suspect it gets gigantic?? Thanks gary
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