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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers partial shade to full sun; tolerates dappled light over shallow water to avoid leaf scorching
Watering
Requires consistently saturated or submerged substrate; avoid drying out completely
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate temperatures; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, oval to spatulate succulent leaves, arranged in basal rosettes or opposite on slender stems
- Flower: Tiny 5-petaled white blooms, held above foliage on thin, delicate stalks
- Stem: Slender, creeping or upright stems that often root at nodes in shallow water
Care Guide
Watering
Keep substrate fully submerged or consistently saturated to support active growth
Fertilization
Diluted liquid aquatic plant feed every 2 weeks. Use low-nitrogen feed to minimize algal growth in water features
Dechlorinated aquarium water：Use water from weekly aquarium water changes to top up the water feature; avoid adding solid debris to prevent water cloudingPruning
- Trim dead or yellowing foliage to prevent decay in submerged setups
- Thin dense mats of growth to improve water circulation and light penetration
- Remove spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance and redirect energy to foliage growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No known toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans; young leaves are edible in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wetland plant; young leaves are edible in small, raw or cooked portions
