Water Fern just appeared??

[Tobyh]

Hi,

While looking at my pond last night I spotted some water fern, which I read is highly invasive and will take over if not removed asap. My pond has been there since May and hasn't had anything added for a couple of months.

Is it possible that this came in on birds or even animals for that matter? It's weird that it seems to have suddenly appeared - not in huge lumps but only just become noticeable. Does it perhaps sit dormant and this time of year is ideal conditions?

Thanks for any ideas

TobyH

[Tiggrx]

It is quite possible that a passing bird or animal carried it to your pond. It also very commonly comes attached to water plants purchase at garden centres etc. It could have persisted for a while as tiny fragments which you didn't notice.

It would be worth removing all the bits you can see as once it get going it can increase very rapidly!

Originally Posted by Tobyh

Hi,

While looking at my pond last night I spotted some water fern, which I read is highly invasive and will take over if not removed asap. My pond has been there since May and hasn't had anything added for a couple of months.

Is it possible that this came in on birds or even animals for that matter? It's weird that it seems to have suddenly appeared - not in huge lumps but only just become noticeable. Does it perhaps sit dormant and this time of year is ideal conditions?

Thanks for any ideas

TobyH

[Tobyh]

Thanks Tiggrx,

Have already removed the bits I can see, I'd best keep an eye on it for a while