Pond Water Lily

[George&Ade]

Hi.Just wondering what to do with my pond water lily as the leaves are going black.
Originaly planted it in pond in june (didnt have any flowers from it) but it produced about 12 leaves.
Just leave it alone? or take it out?
Thanks

 

[ryan]

The plant is just dying back as winter sets in. You can let it be and the leaves will rot away, but this can affect the water parameters in the same way leaves falling from trees into the water do. So it may be a good idea to cut them off at the base of the stem and remove them.

 

[George&Ade]

O.K.Ryan......thanks very much.

Sounds like i better get the scissors out then

 

[ryan]

O.K.Ryan......thanks very much.

Sounds like i better get the scissors out then

You'll enjoy putting your arm into the freezing cold water trying to fish the thing out.

 

[George&Ade]

I know what ill do.......seeing as the missus (Georgina)does all the gardening,ill tell her its her department to get in there and "do the business" with the water lily

Clever eh?