Meanwhile, floating pond plants float on top of the open water (hence the name ‘floating’). this type of pond plant doesn’t need soil for its roots. floating pond plants give habitat, shade, and absorb excess nutrients that otherwise can encourage algae overgrowth. best examples of floating pond plants include duckweed, water lettuce, and. Step by step guide to planting pond plants without soil. follow these simple steps to successfully plant pond plants without soil: step 1: choose the right plants. select aquatic plants that do not require soil for growth. water lilies, floating plants, and certain submerged plants are ideal choices for soil free planting.
3) white snowflake (nymphoides indica) white snowflake should be planted marginally in at least a few inches of water. photo by meneerke bloem via wikimedia commons. another choice of floating plant that can also be potted marginally in soil with a few inches of water for faster blooming is the lovely white snowflake. 4) water mint (mentha aquatica) water mint, also known as aquatic mint, makes a wonderful addition to any container pond. with fragrant leaves and flowers that are edible and hardy to zones 3 through 10, water mint is an easy plant to take care of so long as it’s kept in either damp soil or directly in water. 10. impatiens (impatiens walleriana) photo: istockphoto . add color to your pond’s waterfall or edge by planting impatiens. although it typically doesn’t like wet feet, this annual also. Care and maintenance of your water garden or pond plants. 16 best pond plants to grow in your water garden. 1: trumpet pitcher plant (sarracenia spp.) 2: giant brazilian rhubarb (gunnera manicata) 3: aquatic iris (iris spp.) 4: rush (juncus spp.) 5: canna lily (canna indica) 6: cattail (typha spp.).
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