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How to Control Waterspider Orchid

waterspider orchid flower

Habenaria repens

More Info & Photos of Waterspider Orchid

Non-Herbicide Management Options

1. Physical Management Options

Waterspider orchid can be cut, pulled or pruned.

2. Biological Management Options

At this time, there are no biological controls for waterspider orchids.

Herbicide Control Options

Waterspider orchid is not typically managed by herbicides.

Precautions

One danger with any chemical control method is the chance of an oxygen depletion after the treatment caused by the decomposition of the dead plant material. Oxygen depletion can kill fish in the pond. If the pond is heavily infested with weeds, it may be possible (depending on the herbicide chosen) to treat the pond in sections and let each section decompose for about two weeks before treating another section. Aeration, particularly at night, for several days after treatment may help control the oxygen depletion.

One common problem in using aquatic herbicides is determining area and/or volume of the pond or area to be treated. To assist you with these determinations see SRAC #103 Calculating Area and Volume of Ponds and Tanks.

Many aquatically registered herbicides have water use restrictions (See General Water Use Restrictions).

To see the labels for these products click on the name. Always read and follow all label directions. Check label for specific water use restrictions.

Cultivation Options

Waterspider orchids can be grown by planting the seeds in a warm, moist, shady area. They are normally cultivated by ornamentals.

Questions?

If you need assistance, contact the Ag & Natural Resources agent in your county or hire a professional.

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Photo Credits: The majority of the aquatic plant line drawings are the copyright of the University of Florida Center for Aquatic Plants (Gainsville). They are used with permission.

Aquatic plant photographs were provided by David Bayne, Jim Davis, Kelly Duffie, Billy Higginbotham, Michael Masser, John Clayton, Chetta Owens, Diane Smith, Joe Snow, Don Steinbach, Bridget Robinson Lassiter and Peter Woods.

You may use these photos, so long as you give credit to AquaPlant.

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