How to grow and care for Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl.
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Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl.
How often should I water?
check Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl. 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 Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl. need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl. likes Bright direct 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
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl. 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 Sagittaria montevidensis Cham. & Schltdl. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Alismataceae, Genus: Sagittaria, Species: Sagittaria montevidensis
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Alismatales |
Family | Alismataceae |
Genus | Sagittaria |
Species | Sagittaria montevidensis |
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