Oliver Knott

Duckweed Paradise

"The Duckweed Dream", April 4, 2026 🌲🍀 Hidden in Hangzhou’s Lin’an District, Qingshan (China)  Here, towering pond and bald cypress trees rise straight out of the water, their roots submerged since the 1970s when they were transplanted from Hangzhou Botanical Garden.  A neon-green carpet of duckweed spreads between the trunks, creating a floating forest that feels otherworldly. 🍃🌊 Still waters, nutrient-rich conditions, and the cypress’ unique tolerance for wet roots make this ecosystem thrive — a rare scene you won’t forget. Many thanks to 程大红 #QingshanLake  #Duckweed #Aquarium  #Duckweed  #Ponds