Enjoying the plants

[andykoitech]

I couldn't resist taking this picture, The leaves are now just touching the water and the larger fish are pulling and chewing them

[saph.st24]

nice pic

the plant is it carex?

[andykoitech]

Hi Saph,

I've no idea of the plants name. The leaves grow out up to about 3 foot then start to lean down. It is similar to a very large grass leaf but a lot tougher

[saph.st24]

i have some carex and it look similar does yours get longish fluffy green flowers that bend
oh i will take a pic tomorrow it will be easier lol

[saph.st24]

hi andy this is the stuff i was on about lol

[andykoitech]

Hi Saph,
I reckon your right about the plant being a sarex, However, a slightly different variety to yours, The leafs look identical but it flowers different. Where as yours seems to produce a 'tail' like flower mine develops very small flowers which are very sparce and when they go to seed they drop off everywhere.I've attatched a picture but you might be decieved a little by its colour. It always used to be a darker green in colour but 2 years ago I salted the pond and it took its toll on the plant and has never been right since even though their is no salt in the pond ever since.By October it will be treble or even quadruple its size that it is now.Its been in the same place for four years now and its outgrown the mesh basket its in and sprouted out of the sides.It would be immossible to move it now without having to cut it up and dividing it.

[saph.st24]

andy

cut one of the leaves  then crush it in your hand and see if it smells lemony, it isnt a strong smell so you will have to put it close to your nose.
my carex goes bonkers too i have had to split it as its out grown 2 pots and i have only got garden pots big enough so its sat at the side of the pond rather then in it

you will have to take a pic of the plant and flowers when its matured

[andykoitech]

Hi Saph

I'll try that and I will keep you posted about it.As soon as the plant flowers I will post some pics.
p.s
As you might of gathered, I dont have green fingers LOL

[andykoitech]

here is a pic of the plant now, it doesn't produce any flowers but seem to go srtaight to seed and it doesn't appear to smell lemony when crushed

[saph.st24]

hmmmmmm  rotundus purple nutsedge maybe

[andykoitech]

Hi Saph,
I'll take your word on it lol

[saph.st24]

well im pretty sure thats what it is
the flowers are right