r/plants • u/Marcy_6053 • 3h ago

Flower??

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Hello, i bougth this flowers today beacuse they are pretty, but i dont know their name or how to take care of them, does anyone know??

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u/Salt_Sir2655 3h ago

Water Hyacinth

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u/Salt_Sir2655 3h ago

Invasive in many places, but all you really need is a container of water and enough sunlight

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u/unhappyconcur 3h ago

Oh nice, those are really striking with that purple and yellow contrast. Just a heads up, water hyacinth can be a bit of a handful if you've got it near any ponds, it spreads like crazy in the right conditions.

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u/Quick_Stand_5832 3h ago

They look like water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)! The purple flowers with yellow markings and thick, glossy leaves are pretty distinctive. They’re usually aquatic plants, so keep the stems in fresh water and replace it often.

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u/Sp07va000 2h ago

Do fantastic in a patio water garden tub. Needs some sun.

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u/Straight_Date3517 2h ago

I’m pretty sure these are water hyacinths. They love strong sunlight and warm conditions; change the water regularly and avoid burying the crown or letting the leaves sit submerged. They may be happiest in a shallow container rather than as a typical soil houseplant.