Shallow Water Plants

Buy 2 umbrella palms get 1 FREE! Simply purchase 2 umbrella palms in the same order, a third free umbrella plant will be added when ship. Available in 2” net pot and 4” pot in the drop down option. Cyperus alternifoliusTop sprout of leaves forming an “umbrella” shape. Narrow leaves, a quick grower.Umbrella palm is a tropical pond plant and has been a mainstay in the water garden industry. This tropical marginal plant leaves resembles an umbrella when formed. A vigorous grower and easy to maintain, umbrella palm is a great plant to add a tropical look to your water feature no matter what the size. You can plant it singly or in a group around the margins of your pond. It can easily grow in water 1-5 inches underwater in an 8 inch or wider container with heavy loam soil. This umbrella palm will grow 6 to 7 feet tall. A good grower that will spread quickly. hardy zones 7-12. Common Name: Umbrella PalmUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: N/ALeaf Color: GreenHeight: 6′ to 7’Width: 3” to 6”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 1 tablet monthlyHardiness Zone: 7 to12Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: MadagascarAvailable As: 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallons capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple of times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would the lilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallons size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and FridaySummer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, and FridayFall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, and FridayWinter shipping days: Monday and Friday.