Water Lettuce

[Draylis]

I've had a very hard time finding a supplier for water lettuce for my pond. Mainly because every time I try to order they say its illegal to ship to Texas. crazy.....

Finally found a supplier on Amazon. The plants arrived healthy & after a couple of weeks, I already have 5 times more than I ordered. They grew quick!!!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/5462124538?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

Here is the link I ordered them from if any others in Texas are having a hard time finding any.

Hope this is helpful

Kevin

 

[Mmathis]

I'm kind of surprised they would sell them to you, but you never know. I'm in Louisiana, and shipment is illegal here, as well. I do have a local supplier [I prefer water hyacinth], but their plants have been pitiful so far this year. I might look into your source -- thanks for posting [I hope we don't get caught up in a national conspiracy over this, LOL!]

 

[Draylis]

LOL... we had a pond store here years back that sadly went out of business. They sold water lettuce out of their shop & said it was a different variety that was legal here. I'm no plant expert, they all look the same to me. Maybe its the same kind. Just think its crazy to make a plant illegal that's only going to be in backyard pond with no contact to any local water sources. Just glad I finally found some. Hope it survives the winter indoors.

 

[Draylis]

Here's a pic of some of them I have in shallow end so the Koi don't eat them up. I received 3 small plants & now have almost 15.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

If Amazon is caught violating the Texas invasive specie law, they could be forced to pay a hefty fine. Invasive specie regulations, both Federal and State, are put in place after much research and for very good reasons. They should be respected and followed.

 

[Big Lou]

Yep, certainly illegal in Texas.

 

[Draylis]

hhhmmmmm.... Wondering if I should buy more in case amazon takes it down. Can they survive indoors during the winter?

 

[Draylis]

I assume the freezing temperatures here in Dallas would kill them during Dec & Jan.

 

[Mmathis]

hhhmmmmm.... Wondering if I should buy more in case amazon takes it down. Can they survive indoors during the winter?

I wouldn't count on it. Some have tried, but I don't think ever had much luck. But you can try.....

 

[Mmathis]

I assume the freezing temperatures here in Dallas would kill them during Dec & Jan.

Oh, if you're in the Dallas area, yep! I'm just down the road from you and Big Lou is just a little south.

 

[Big Lou]

I've done the following with other water plants.

Put your plants in dechlorinated water in open top ice chests or other large plastic containers. Keep on a covered deck or porch except during cold weather. During such cold move to an area that remains warm. It is important that the plants are exposed to natural light. Add dechlorinated water as necessary. Remove excess plants as necessary.

Good luck,
Lou

 

[MitchM]

hhhmmmmm.... Wondering if I should buy more in case amazon takes it down. Can they survive indoors during the winter?

Actually, you should destroy the ones you have and not buy any more.

 

[CometKeith]

If Amazon is caught violating the Texas invasive specie law, they could be forced to pay a hefty fine. Invasive specie regulations, both Federal and State, are put in place after much research and for very good reasons. They should be respected and followed.

Hmmmm.....Let's see I should follow the well thought out laws of a City that made Foie Gras illegal. There are a dozen people murdered here every week, but they are worried about some ducks in France! By the way... the sale of water lettuce, water hyacinths, and anacharis are banned in Chicago just in case any of the these can live through our subzero weather. It's easier to buy a gun here than a pond plant. Now that's thinking!

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/foie-gras-banned-in-chicago/

 

[Lisak1]

the sale of water lettuce, water hyacinths, and anacharis are banned in Chicago

They are? Are you talking the city proper? Because we see/buy all of those in suburban garden centers all the time.

EDIT: wow! Just found this: https://www.pondmegastore.com/shop/pages.php?pageid=37

I had no idea! Chicago. The city that never stops regulating ridiculous things. You would think the suburban garden centers would have signs warning you not to take those plants across the invisible borders!

 

[cas]

Thanks for the link Lisak.