How to grow and care for Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze, Floating-heart
Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze
How often should I water?
check Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze 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 Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze 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 Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Menyanthaceae, Genus: Nymphoides, Species: Nymphoides aquatica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Menyanthaceae |
| Genus | Nymphoides |
| Species | Nymphoides aquatica |
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