Tropical water lily seeds from the internet

May 24, 2009

Today we will address our concerns with tropical water lily seeds that are available from the internet. At auction sites and other sources across the web, there are tropical water lily seeds that are available for purchase. While the pricing seems really good, there are some matters that we feel consumers should be aware of. [...]

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Tropical water lilies can breathe

May 23, 2009

Some time ago as maintenance was being done across the ponds, I noticed something unique. After removing an expired pad from a N. William Mclane, I noticed it started releasing bubbles and it kept going and going! I’m not entirely sure of the composition of the bubbles but I believe that it could be mostly [...]

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Installing a preformed pond

May 21, 2009

Today we will learn how to properly install a preform pond. What is a preformed pond? A preformed pond is a hard shell pond liner that has been pre-molded into a particular shape. Often times they are constructed out of plastic or fiberglass. They are useful for locations with loose soil that would otherwise collapse [...]

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Choosing the right soil for tropical water lilies

April 27, 2009

Recently we’ve noticed that there has been a significant increase in the marketing for commercially prepared aquatic plant soil. While different companies are selling this product, the basis is that it’s ingredients are inert and natural and are kiln-fired. Several years ago when I was just getting into this hobby, I happened to get a [...]

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How to photograph tropical water lilies

April 5, 2009

Capturing beautiful shots of tropical water lilies can be very satisfying. You can share this photos with friends and family and even someone on the other side of the world! In this article we will be focusing on the use of digital cameras although some techniques may be applied otherwise. Adjust digital camera settings When [...]

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Tropical water lily fertilizers–explained!

March 18, 2009

In this article we will have a look into tropical water lily fertilizers. Lets first start by looking at fertilizer analysis (N-P-K) N stands for Nitrogen. It is responsible for healthy roots, vigorous growth, and green foliage P is for Phosphorus. Its purpose is to ensure strong blooms. K represents Potassium. It aids in helping [...]

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Tropical water lily pest–the Cuban treefrog tadpole

February 8, 2009

We now look at another tropical water lily pest–the tadpole of a tree frog. Some weeks back, I noticed some tadpoles in one of our stock tanks. It happened to be the one that houses our plant stock for N. ‘Charlie’s Pride’. We keep it simple here! No state of the art filters, or unnecessary [...]

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Shipping a tropical water lily

January 3, 2009

In this guide, we will learn how to ship a tropical water lily. *This process must be completed without delay and you should work in a shaded location–live plants! Part 1: The box that we will be using is a USPS Priority Mail (12″ x 12″ x 8″). This box is ideal because of its [...]

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