Lotus, watercress and water pumps.

[Regan Britstra]

Hi all,

New to the forums and I've joined due to a burning question I have. I've recently moved to Singapore and am missing my above ground pond in Australia, so I've decided to start afresh. However, I was wondering if I'm able to grow lotus with a waterpump. Usually I wouldn't do this however I was considering also growing watercress in the same pond by hanging some pots shallow in the water. As watercress needs running or fresh water, and I don't want to constantly change the water my lotus is in, would it be okay to put a pump in the pond to keep the water flowing and grow them together? Or should I just grow them separately?

Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our group! My lotus grow in constantly moving water, they do quite well. It is not a real fast flow, but it never stops.

 

[Regan Britstra]

Thanks for the tip. Will go ahead with my plan then.

 

[Smaug]

My lotus do great and they are right in the flow.