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Rain Liles are also known as Zephyr Lilies or Fairy Lilies. These dainty lilies produce slender foliage, and multiple blooms which last several days. Their blossoms may be white, pink, or yellow in coloration. They have narrow, flat leaves that provide classic beauty. A good choice to add color to any pond.
The foliage of the Dwarf Cattail is thin and reed-like with blue-green coloration. The flowers are round brown balls, a more compact version of the common cattail.
Cattails are fairly common in bogs or ponds, and are native to North American wetlands. They have long, slender leaves that sprout a spike of dense brown material that is actually the flower. They can range anywhere from three to six feet tall or more out in the wild, and are ideal for providing a habitat for natural wildlife. They can be invasive and may spread if not contained by liner or deep water.
Water Cannas are a favorite among pond and water garden enthusiasts. They have tall stems topped with wide, cupped leaves. They blossom purple, grapelike clusters when established.
Spike Moss is a plant ideally used in very moist terrariums or paladariums. It is slow growing and requires very high humidity.
The Lizard's Tail is a native plant named for it's unique cream-colored blossom and seed package. The blossom spike-shaped and flexible, resembling a reptilian tail. It's long stems and stepped, heart-shaped leaves provide interesting contrast to other pond foliage. When mature, the tall branches provide shade at the water's edge
Broad-leaf Sagittaria makes an excellent mid-ground filler. It produces thick clusters of wide, grassy blades that are more rigid than Vallisnerias. They will typically grow to about 8-10 inches tall and, once established, produce runners.
Subulata is a thin, grasslike looking plant. The leaves are green in coloration with some areas of reddish brown. Will work well as a foreground plant or lined along the sides of aquariums. This plant slowly grows to an average height of 1.5-12+ inches. This form of subulata is sold in bunches, not by individual plant.
Dwarf subulata is an excellent foreground plant, especially when planted in broad patches. The thin, grassy leaves are slightly thicker and more rigid than Vallisneria sp. and will typically maintain a height of about 6 inches. Once established this plant will reproduce by streamer projections which are easily clipped and propogated.
Needle Leaf Rotala has fine, soft leaves that are light green with a hint of red. The fine strands look best planted in bunches and develop roots quickly in good conditions. This plant needs good lighting and prefers soft, slightly acidic water.
Magenta Rotala is named for the dark pink tint in the foliage. Though a very attractive plant, it has very high lighting requirements and may not establish quickly.
Rotala indica has delicate, leafy strands, with slight pink tint. The coloration and leaf shape provide a nice contrast in an all-green aquarium. This plant grows quickly in the right conditions and may need to be pruned. The cuttings should develop roots quickly after being planted.
