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How to grow and care for Pontederia crassipes Mart.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pontederia crassipes Mart., Jamaica water-plantain, Water orchid

Pontederia crassipes Mart. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Pontederia crassipes Mart.

How often should I water?

check Pontederia crassipes Mart. 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 Pontederia crassipes Mart. need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Pontederia crassipes Mart. 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

3~42℃

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Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pontederia crassipes Mart. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Pontederia crassipes Mart. 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 Pontederia crassipes Mart. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Commelinales, Family: Pontederiaceae, Genus: Pontederia, Species: Pontederia crassipes

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial, Annual
Time to plantSpring
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderCommelinales
FamilyPontederiaceae
GenusPontederia
SpeciesPontederia crassipes

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