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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright full to partial sun; tolerates dappled shade in natural wetland habitats
Watering
Requires consistent shallow standing water; avoid complete drying of substrate
Temperature
Thrives in warm tropical to subtropical temperatures; avoid prolonged exposure below 15°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, linear basal leaves, submerged or floating, bright green
- Flower: Tiny spherical white or pale green inflorescences on slender, six-angled stems
- Stem: Slender, rigid, six-angled scapes supporting flower heads
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain 2–5 cm of standing water; top up with dechlorinated water as needed
Fertilization
Diluted aquatic plant feed every 2 weeks. Use low-nitrogen aquatic plant feed to avoid excessive algae growth
Composted banana peel extract：Steep fully composted banana peels in dechlorinated water for 3 days; dilute 1:20 before adding to water feature to avoid nutrient spikesPruning
- Remove yellowing basal leaves to maintain water clarity and reduce organic waste buildup
- Trim spent flower scapes to encourage new inflorescence growth
- Thin overcrowded rosettes in spring to improve light and water circulation
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No known toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental water garden plant; wetland restoration species
