Water plants for mini ponds - how to make the small pond pretty

Which aquatic plants are optimal for the mini pond

Basic considerations for planting mini ponds

Which aquatic plants are the right ones for the mini pond always depends on what this mini pond looks like.

How big is the pond exactly?
How deep is the pond?
Where is the pond (sun, shade, partial shade)?

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Depending on the characteristics of these parameters, certain aquatic plants come into question, while others are less suitable. Any layperson can logically understand the reasons for this:

Larger plants require more space than smaller ones.
Different aquatic plants need different water depths.
Some plants only thrive in the sun, others like shade or partial shade.

In short, the design of the mini pond is primarily about meeting the needs of the respective aquatic plants.

Note: Also note that some aquatic plants are not hardy. Therefore, you need to make a decision about this. Either you only use hardy water plants for your mini pond or you don't overwinter hardy plants.

Rules of thumb for planting the mini pond

Use a maximum of five aquatic plants per square meter.
The smaller the pond, the fewer plants you should use.
In very small areas it looks better if you use several specimens of just one type of plant (instead of obtaining the same number from different plants).
In order to ensure good water quality, underwater floating plants (such as water feathers or waterweed) are essential. On the one hand, they absorb excess nutrients from the water and, on the other hand, they release oxygen into the water. No plant can survive without oxygen.