The propagation success I didn't expect with Water Hyacinth

I started with one Water Hyacinth and now have four, all from propagation. The process is straightforward once you understand dividing overcrowded plants every two or three years in spring — something I picked up from trial and error rather than any guide.

I display them in a formal ornamental pond with clear water and reflections which shows off natural filtration improving water clarity and quality at its best. peak flowering period in midsummer is when they're most impressive. blanketweed algae competing for nutrients in established ponds has been my main challenge across all of them, but it's manageable now that I know what to look for. A genuinely generous plant if you let it be.