There are two kinds of iris, one is aquatic and the other is terrestrial. Aquatic iris likes to grow in rivers and ponds without water, while terrestrial iris can be planted in barren sand. These two kinds of irises are easy to distinguish in appearance.

The leaves of the plant are erect, thin and tall, while the leaves of the plant are relatively wide, and when they reach a certain height, they will spread out, so the two plants can be clearly distinguished.

If you have a small pool, a well and a big water tank at home, you can raise an iris completely. As long as it is close to the water source, iris can grow a large area, constantly reproduce and produce beautiful flowers, which are very heat-resistant from May to 10.

Eichhornia crassipes

Eichhornia crassipes, also known as water hyacinth, is a well-known "invasive creature".

Water hyacinth is an exotic species, and there are basically no natural enemies in southern China. When it comes to water, it can flood the whole pond in a few months, and there is a serious lack of oxygen underwater, so many aquatic organisms can't grow normally. Every early summer, all parts of the south will organize the eradication of water hyacinth.

Under the control of people, the water hyacinth also converges. In fact, it blooms beautifully, with dreamy blue-purple patterns like peacock feathers. Its vitality is so strong, just raise it and provide it with water.

As long as there are pots and altars at home, you can raise them with some water. In hot summer, you can't die under the scorching sun.

The "gourd" of water hyacinth will continue to multiply and will soon occupy all the space it can occupy, forming a dense green carpet on the water surface, which is beautiful when it blooms.

Photography: Ma Weidou

Flower tip: Water hyacinth can be kept at home. Once you don't want to keep it, don't put it in the water. If it causes floods, it will be bad to destroy the local ecology.

Wanlian

Bowl lotus is a kind of lotus. The most obvious feature of its name is its small size. The smallest bowl can be kept in a small bowl with a diameter of 10- 12 cm.

Bowl lotus has been deeply loved by everyone and is the most suitable lotus variety for family use. There are also many new varieties cultivated this year, not only tiny small bowl lilies, but also medium and large bowl lilies with various sizes, specifications and colors, which are simply eye-catching.

After May, the bowl lotus gradually began to grow rapidly. After one planting, you only need to keep the water in the pot until the autumn.

If you want to raise a bowl of lotus, you'd better start in March. Lotus seeds grow slowly. The quickest way is to choose a kind of lotus root. Choose a pot with the right length of lotus root. First spread a layer of pond mud on the bottom of the pot, then lay the lotus root flat, with the lotus root bud facing up, and continue to bury it in the soil.

After the lotus root is buried in the soil, slowly inject water until the water level is about 3-5 cm high, and let it stand for a few days. When the truth comes out, it will become clear. When the temperature is right, the lotus root will germinate quickly, and it is best to put it in a bright and open position after germination.

As long as there is water in the bowl, the lotus leaf should remain above the water. If the water is not clear enough, you can scoop out the dirty parts with a spoon, or put some aquatic plants and duckweeds in the bowl, and the ecology in the bowl will be improved immediately.

Bowl lotus is not afraid of heat at all. The hotter the summer, the more active the flowering. However, it should also be noted that if the container is small, it should be protected from light, because the small container has less water and is heated quickly, so it will be carefully turned into a boiled lotus.

If you have a large water tank and sink at home, it is much more convenient to raise a bowl of lotus (medium and large). You can raise it in the sun without shading, just like a lotus pond, where the wind blows the fragrance of lotus and you can pick lotus seeds after the flowers wither ~

calamus

Aquatic plants have a unique temperament, hidden between mountains and rivers. Acorus calamus is one of the representatives. If you are used to flowers, you might as well keep a delicate little calamus.

Acorus calamus is very common near the water. It likes water and grows on its head near the water. Even on the steep stone wall, as long as there is water flowing, several calamus may grow in the gap.

Planting calamus is also very simple, without soil, just a stone, a cotton thread and an inkstone that can hold water. Tie calamus to a stone with cotton thread and put it in the position of astigmatism at home. As long as the water keeps flowing, calamus can survive.

At first glance, Acorus calamus seems to be no different from weeds, but the more you look, the more delicious it is. It has a fresh and beautiful temperament, and is suitable for being placed on the desktop, counter and coffee table. When you touch its leaves, you will smell the fresh fragrance.

Acorus calamus likes water and humidity, because the air at home is not as good as the humidity in the mountains, and it is easy to dry up and ruin the aesthetic feeling. You can find a clean pair of scissors, shave off the head of Acorus calamus, and the newly grown leaves will become lush again.

lotus leaf

The more water-loving plants are, the better they can be raised after hot weather. For example, a lotus leaf can bloom continuously as long as its leaves are put in water.

A lotus leaf, also called water lotus leaf, is placed flat on the surface of the water, without soil, just keep the water clean. After the hot weather, the flowers bloom quickly, and the small flowers are furry and particularly lovely.

However, there are several points to pay attention to when raising lotus leaves. Leaves should not be completely submerged in water, but should float on the water. If they can't float, you can find some stones to cushion them a little, otherwise soaking in water will destroy the leaves.

One more thing, many flower lovers use tap water to grow flowers directly. The tap water that has just been connected has some chlorine gas, which has peculiar smell and impurities, and is not suitable for growing flowers, especially lotus leaves, which are sensitive to water. It is recommended to use cold boiled water or direct drinking water, which is safer.

Even the best flowers have weaknesses. If you raise a lotus leaf, pay attention to the water quality and prevent the leaves from soaking in the water, there is basically no problem. If you feel that there is no nutrition in the water, you can also drop 1-2 drops of hydroponic nutrient solution into it, and soon the small leaves will come out.

Da _ (pi āo)

Da _piāo, also known as water cabbage and water hibiscus, is as smelly as water hyacinth in southern China. Live when touching water, and grow to a large area until it covers the whole water area. ...

In fact, just look at the big _, the face value is still online. Its leaves are like cabbage and a green hibiscus flower. It's nice to float on the water, and it's good to make water features.

In fact, Da _ will also blossom, but in the middle of the leaves, it will grow small flowers the size of rice grains. It's Araceae, so the flower pattern is similar to that of arrowroot and white palm, but it's too mini.

Da _ is very strong in life. You can survive by throwing it into a puddle. As long as the water keeps flowing, life will continue. You are consciously a friend of the flower killer. You can see whether you are strong or it is strong ~

Image source: Times of India

Myriophyllum

Water-loving plants are all healing systems, because they are always so green and full of fresh natural breath, and Myriophyllum is one of them. If you go to the water's edge and look carefully, you may find it.

Myriophyllum is very delicate, its leaves are very thin, a bit like pocket pine needles, and its hands feel soft and tender.

Myriophyllum can be completely cultured in water, or put a layer of soil on the bottom, insert it in the soil, and then slowly inject water. Most grass can be fed by soaking in water, as long as it does not leave the water.

Recently, many people are playing with grass pots and fish tanks. You can also decorate it with a few strains of Myrtle, and the overall effect will be better. The fish in the water will swim around, and the green Myriophyllum will swing gently. ...

Graptopetalum

Graptopetalum, also known as umbrella grass and sedge grass, likes to grow near the water and likes water very much. There is a small pond or vat at home, and it is also good to raise a pot of graptopetalum.

Graptopetalum is very ornamental, and its leaves are slender and round, which is more natural and interesting when matched with other vegetation.

It is also relatively simple to raise graptopetalum, which is suitable for planting in soil with strong water retention, or it can be half-soil, half-water and full of water like a bowl lotus. The leaves of Cyperus alterniflora are upright, just like the green curtains on the windowsill.

If there is a damp place in the yard, it is also good to plant graptopetalum, which can be used as a water feature and a flower mirror to enrich the scenery in the yard.

taro

Hydrophilic plants are very easy to raise. If you are still worried that you can't raise it well, you can practice from taro, buy taro in the vegetable market, put it on a plate filled with water, or put it on a cup to cultivate potted plants.

Taro is full of energy. A few small taro leaves, several times larger than the roots. The green leaves are beautiful, and you can feel the greenery of nature when you put them on the windowsill.

As long as you don't forget to add water, taro will never die, and the grown big white roots are particularly vital.

1-2 months or so, it is a tall taro potted plant, which is better than the green radish turtle bamboo.

Photography: Mingyun

Copper money grass

Speaking of flowers that love drinking water, how can you not mention copper grass? Now is its growing season, and only a few seedlings are needed to grow a big water tank.

Copper money grass likes humidity, heat and light, and is suitable for keeping in bright places at home, with sufficient sunlight and greener and more lush leaves.

When raising copper money grass, always shave it and cut it flat.

After cutting, I continued to raise it, basking in the sun and storing water, and soon it was a pot of evenly brushed small copper coins, which looked better and better than before.

If you want to go up a storey still higher, you should start to give it hydroponic nutrient solution 1-2 times a month (2-3 drops per pot), and the pot will soon burst.

It is addictive to keep copperhead snake, because it is so crazy to breed that it fills all the pots and pans at home, but it has a good meaning and is rich in money ~