How to grow and care for Pontederia cordata L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pontederia cordata L., Heart-leaved pickerel weed
Pontederia cordata L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Pontederia cordata L.
How often should I water?
check Pontederia cordata 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Pontederia cordata L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pontederia cordata L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
10~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pontederia cordata L. at home, make sure the temperature is 10~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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50~80%
100
Pontederia cordata L. prefers humidity about 50~80%. 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 Pontederia cordata L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Commelinales, Family: Pontederiaceae, Genus: Pontederia, Species: Pontederia cordata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Commelinales |
| Family | Pontederiaceae |
| Genus | Pontederia |
| Species | Pontederia cordata |
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