How to grow and care for Pistia stratiotes L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pistia stratiotes L., Water cabbage, Shellflower
Pistia stratiotes L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of them inhabit tropical and subtropical regions, making them vulnerable to cold and dry climates.
🌺 Flower
It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.
water
How to water Pistia stratiotes L.
How often should I water?
check Pistia stratiotes 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 Pistia stratiotes L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pistia stratiotes L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, 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
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pistia stratiotes L. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Pistia stratiotes 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 Pistia stratiotes L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Pistia, Species: Pistia stratiotes
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Pistia |
| Species | Pistia stratiotes |
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