Can water hyacinth live directly in the water?

Water hyacinth can live directly in water. Water hyacinth has strong vitality, likes warm, humid and sunny environment, has strong adaptability and certain cold tolerance. Water hyacinth has good ornamental value and is suitable for potted plants. In the growing period, sufficient light is needed to promote the full photosynthesis of plants, which is beneficial to the growth and development of plants.

Water hyacinth originated in Brazil. Widely distributed in the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins of China and southern provinces. Born in ponds, ditches and rice fields at an altitude of 200- 1500m. Tropical Asia is also widely cultivated.

Water hyacinth has many axillary buds, which can develop into new plants. Its creeping branches are long, tender and crisp, and after breaking, it becomes an independent new plant with strong asexual reproduction ability.

Water hyacinth needs high illumination, and the longer the illumination time, the stronger the photosynthesis. Whether the climate is cold or warm, it should be illuminated for 4-5 hours every day, especially in spring. If it can't be seen or spread for 2-3 days due to too strict coverage, the water hyacinth will rot and even die.