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If you want to create an otherworldly pond water landscape, you can blindly choose these aquatic plants! They not only have high ornamental value but are also extremely practical.

**Iris pseudacorus**

The leaves of Iris pseudacorus are dense, and its golden-yellow flowers are both dense and vibrant. The flower shape is like a small butterfly, which is very lively. Whether it is planted by the edge of the pond as a decoration or directly submerged in water, it can create a poetic water landscape. It is extremely friendly to beginners and has an incredibly strong adaptability.

**Pontederia cordata**

Pontederia cordata (pickerelweed) likes a warm and humid environment. It can grow vigorously in shallow water areas less than 20 cm deep. The suitable temperature for it is between 15°C and 30°C. It has a super strong reproductive ability and can quickly cover the water surface. From May to October, it enters a long flowering period. Strings of purple flowers hang among the emerald-green leaves, which are very much like purple wind chimes and are extremely beautiful.

**Thalia dealbata**

Thalia dealbata can take root in rivers, ponds, and swamps. It can easily adapt to water as deep as 0.6 meters. It has a preference for sunlight and a humid environment. Although it is afraid of cold, it combines high appearance value with strong practical ability! Its growth rate is amazingly fast, and it can absorb a large amount of water and fertilizer. However, you need to be careful of its overbearing growth ability, as it is likely to form a large dominant community.

**Eichhornia crassipes**

Eichhornia crassipes, also known as water hyacinth, has a very high ornamental value. The leaves are round and thick, and the flowers are blue-purple. There is also an obvious yellow spot in the center of the petals. It has an extremely strong adaptability to the environment and can grow in still water areas. Its reproductive speed is astonishingly fast. However, you need to pay attention to controlling its quantity, otherwise, it is likely to overrun.

**Scirpus validus**

Scirpus validus plants are tall, straight, and slender, with hollow stems. When planted in groups by the water's edge, they create a great atmosphere when swaying in the wind. It likes sunlight and a humid environment and can thrive in shallow water areas or wetlands. It also has good cold resistance. The above-ground part withers in winter, and it can germinate again in the spring of the following year.

**Victoria amazonica**

The leaves of Victoria amazonica are as huge as a disc, with a diameter of more than 2 meters. They have a super strong load-bearing capacity, and it is no problem for a child to sit on them. The back of the leaves is covered with sharp thorns, which can not only protect itself but also prevent aquatic animals from nibbling. It blooms in summer. The flowers are white on the first day, turn pink on the second day, and become dark red on the third day. It is very magical to have three different colors in three days. However, Victoria amazonica has relatively high requirements for temperature and light, and it is more suitable for planting in tropical or warm regions.