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can i plant aquatic plants in garden soil?

can i plant aquatic plants in garden soil IF i am not planning to put any fish in that pond i just want my cobomba, java fern etc. to grow fast i give it natural sunlight and rain. what sub straits should i add? is regular garden soil ok? can i mix it with soil and use?

Public Comments

1. No it's not....The reason is because regular soil holds too much of the water and will rot the roots of your plants. Strange but true!
2. Buy a bag of aquatic soil and plant in baskets. Java fern doesn't grow in the substrate anyway As previously mentioned the problem is the roots become anaerobic and rot - and stink!