How to grow and care for Ceratophyllum submersum L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ceratophyllum submersum L.
Ceratophyllum submersum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ceratophyllum submersum L.
How often should I water?
check Ceratophyllum submersum L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ceratophyllum submersum L. need?

Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Ceratophyllum submersum L. likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ceratophyllum submersum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ceratophyllum submersum L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ceratophyllum submersum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ceratophyllales, Family: Ceratophyllaceae, Genus: Ceratophyllum, Species: Ceratophyllum submersum
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Ceratophyllales |
Family | Ceratophyllaceae |
Genus | Ceratophyllum |
Species | Ceratophyllum submersum |
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