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How to grow and care for Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle, Florida elodea, Esthwaite waterweed

Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle

How often should I water?

check Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~35℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Hydrocharitaceae, Genus: Hydrilla, Species: Hydrilla verticillata

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial, Annual
Hardiness Zone4 - 8
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAlismatales
FamilyHydrocharitaceae
GenusHydrilla
SpeciesHydrilla verticillata

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