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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial sun to full sun; tolerates shallow water or moist soil conditions
Watering
Keep substrate consistently moist; can grow in shallow standing water (2–5 cm depth)
Temperature
Thrives in 15–25°C; tolerates brief light frosts down to 5°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, oval to lanceolate, bright green to reddish, opposite arrangement
- Flower: Tiny, pale yellow, 4-petaled blooms at leaf axils
- Stem: Slender, creeping, rooting at nodes when in contact with moist soil
Care Guide
Watering
Keep substrate fully moist or submerged in shallow water; top up water levels regularly
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed every 2 weeks. Avoid over-fertilization to prevent algae growth in aquatic setups
Banana peel tea：Soak chopped banana peels in water for 3 days; dilute 1:20 for root drench to support foliage color and floweringPruning
- Trim trailing stems to maintain compact habit; remove dead foliage
- Thin overcrowded growth to improve airflow and light penetration
- Pinch back stem tips in spring to encourage bushier growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental aquatic/bog plant; provides shelter for small aquatic wildlife
