Update from my #pondrium (pond+aquarium)

So, taking care of the pond has been easy lately,  the water Lilly Colorado, being a hardy one, gives me no mess but pleasant flowers. The fishes too looks happy.

Water Garden - Redesigned

When the day my Water lilly stood in my small pond majestically, I thought its time now to redesign my water garden. Yes, I abandoned it for few months and resulted in no flower. As i started taking care its started to bloom and now its third in a row. I miss them now as I have come to US. Though I didn't get much time to publish before coming US, i thought better be not late.

Here goes my new water garden - cozy and peaceful.

I did some googling in and around bangalore for water plants at last i ended up having three other. I added  two variety of fishes to the pond - Molly and Goramies (yes, indeed in different ponds not in same.)
Another two varieties are water chestnut and water hyacinth, even though they are weed I have added to my collection.

Happy Gardening
Choyee

My new Water Lilly

From last 4 months I waited for this water lilly to bloom.

Even though part of this plant (I mean the parent bulb) started blooming early. I tried to do a small research and consulted my gardner on the same. We just need to follow few basic simple steps.

1. According to Vastu/ fengshui the water must be in north of your house or work place. It may include water storing tanks, aquarium and pond. Plan accordingly and arrange as needed. If you have a balcony or patio you can get a medium or large size plastic or cement container.

2. The Lotus or Water Lily are generally found in ponds under direct sunlight. Accordingly select the place where there will be least 4hrs of direct sunlight.

5. You can even put Lavender oil and Neem Oil to get rid of the flies as it attends to get attracted to the water and plant.

6. Decorate your pond with some marbles, seashells's and even fish to keep it clean. And as you know fish brings calm and peace too.

7. You can give a dramatic look by adding some outdoor accent like frog, snails and even solar light too.

8. Just enjoy the view like i did when she blooms.

Please do leave comments and correction if needed.

Happy Gardening :)
Choyee