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Water hyacinth is a free-floating perennial aquatic plant (or hydrophyte) native to tropical and sub-tropical South America. With broad, thick, glossy, ovate leaves, water hyacinth may rise above the surface of the water as much as 1 meter in height. The leaves are 10â20 cm across, and float above the water surface.ichhornia crassipes, commonly known as (common) water hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often considered a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range.
Floaters Floaters are plants that do not require soil and just float on the water surface. Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce are generally annual floaters. They can be placed in a small bowl in a sunny, East Â­facing window for over wintering. These floating plans are simply elegant in a glazed bowl. Float these plants rootÂ­side down in water in full sun or part shade.