demitri Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 anyone know where i can get some hornwort? someone told me this eaisly growen and helps hide baby fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 I think hornwort is a Class B noxious weed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_wgtn Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 It appears that MAF has thrown out the old system of A, B, & C grade noxious plants. They are now either NATIONALLY BANNED or REGIONALLY BANNED. Hornwort is a NATIONALLY BANNED PEST PLANT. Further info on Pest Plants in NZ can be found on http://www.protectnz.co.nz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 We have it growing wild in our streams and rivers here. In the floods it comes down in huge mats. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_wgtn Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 That's exactly why it has been labeled a PEST Plant - it is taking over NZ waterways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 It is illegal to collect or keep hornwort. You can be fined up to $200,000 or get up to 7 years in prison for collecting any pest organism with the intent to move it to another location. Hornwort is one of New Zealands major problem plants. Be a responsible hobbyist and don't touch it. There are many other plants that grow just as well with a similar structure like Ambulia or Cabomba. As long as it's not too cold (below 18'C) it will be ok. Any pond plant you find at a plant shop will do as good a job for coldwater and there's a huge range of tropical plants available at pet shops and from other hobbyists too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demitri Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 well i deffinately don't want this rubbish then. Thanks for all the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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