September 21, 200521 yr comment_66465 anyone know where i can get some hornwort? someone told me this eaisly growen and helps hide baby fish. Report
September 22, 200521 yr comment_66667 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/ Report
September 22, 200521 yr comment_66668 We have it growing wild in our streams and rivers here. In the floods it comes down in huge mats. Alan 104 Report
September 22, 200521 yr comment_66671 That's exactly why it has been labeled a PEST Plant - it is taking over NZ waterways. Report
September 22, 200521 yr comment_66673 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. Report
September 23, 200521 yr Author comment_66790 well i deffinately don't want this rubbish then. Thanks for all the info. Report
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