Habitat - Outdoor :: Creeping Jenny

[ilcapo21]

Hey guys back with another question. I added a "Creeping Jenny" to my pond to give my turtles a bit of cover, and add some color to the pond, i didnt see creeping jenny on the plant page, so i was wondering if anybody knows if this plant is harmful or not if ingested, they love to sit under it, i have not seen any indication of them eating it yet but i dont want to take a chance. Also is anybody worried about their turtles getting caught in the roots of their anachris, those long black roots look ferocious, lol im worried about my turtles getting stuck in them.

[marisa]

I don't know about Creeping Jenny---is it an aquatic plant?


And what kind of anachris do you have? All anachris I've ever seen has thin white roots. Are you sure you're not talking about water hyacinth (black/purple furry-looking roots)? My turtles have never had a problem with them, even when they were smaller.

[ilcapo21]

ahh yes Hyacinth , thats what it is black furry roots. Good im glad to hear it bc i was sweating it for a while, yah creeping jenny is kinda aquatic i guess its in a pot, but u put it in water, it can be submerged up to the top of the pot, and the leaves are kind of viney, they float on top of the water, ill post a pic when i upload the ones i took on my comp. Other wise here is a link to a pic i found on the internet.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7661573@N02/510789849/

[marisa]

OK, look here: http://www.arhomeandgarden.org/plantoft ... -24-05.htm

Creeping Jenny is apparently another name for moneywort. I once bought plastic moneywort to put in my RES's tank. I've got live hornwort for the tanks this summer. My turtles don't care for it, so it has a chance of lasting for a while.

The article doesn't specifically say it's an aquatic plant, but it is sold as a fake plant for aquariums, so it must be regarded as an aquatic plant. There are, however, different varieties.

[ilcapo21]

I tried the link, it isnt working, im going to search moneywort though. Like i said i havent seen them eat it they just like to lay under it, and use it as leverage to get their head above water for a breath. I think it will be ok.

[marisa]

Try again.

[ilcapo21]

k it worked that time, yah thats what i have, ive been reading posts, and some say to use wort plants in ponds, so i think it should be ok in there. Thanks for the help Marisa

[marisa]

No problem.

[SpotsMama]

I put duckweed on Spot's pond for the summer. It's a beautiful bright green color and helps shade the water. It grows so vigorously we have to scoop some out every morning to keep it from completely covering the surface. Spot pokes his little head right through it - doesn't seem to bother him at all. I've seen him eat it.

Duckweed is considered very invasive to the point that it's illegal in some states.

[ilcapo21]

HaHa, a pond plant illegal, they act like its a drug.

[Terryo]

I also use duckweed for my pond. Be careful of Creeping Jenny. It is also very invasive. I put some in my garden, and it took over so I had to pull it out. I have some around my pond, but every now and then I have to pull some out or it will just spread all over. I have never seen my turtles eat it and it hangs in the pond over a rock. They love the duckweed though.

[ilcapo21]

Im thinking about getting some duck weed this weekend, thanks for the suggestion guys