How to grow and care for Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid., Greater duckweed
Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
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 Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid.
How often should I water?
check Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. 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 Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. 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~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. 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 Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Spirodela, Species: Spirodela polyrhiza
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Spirodela |
| Species | Spirodela polyrhiza |
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