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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial sun to full shade; tolerates dappled sunlight over shallow water
Watering
Keep submerged in 1–5 cm of water or consistently saturated soil; avoid drying out
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate temperatures; avoid extreme heat above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Opposite, linear to spatulate leaves 1–3 cm long with smooth margins
- Flower: Tiny 3-petaled white blooms 2–3 mm wide, held above foliage
- Stem: Slender creeping or ascending stems, rooting at lower nodes in wet soil
Care Guide
Watering
Keep water level consistent; top up as needed to maintain shallow coverage
Fertilization
Diluted liquid feed every 2 weeks. Use low-nitrogen, phosphorus-balanced diluted feed to avoid algae blooms in water
Composted banana peel tea：Steep fully composted banana peels in water for 3 days, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid raw peels to prevent algae growth and odorPruning
- Trim yellowing foliage regularly to maintain tidy growth in bog gardens
- Thin overcrowded stems to improve airflow and reduce competition for nutrients
- Remove spent blooms to prevent unwanted self-seeding in managed garden spaces
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA does not list this plant as toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental for bog gardens and pond margins; provides forage for small native pollinators
