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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers partial shade to full sun; thrives in wet, boggy or pond-edge conditions
Watering
Requires constant moisture or shallow standing water up to 30 cm deep; do not allow soil to dry out
Temperature
Hardy to mild frosts; prefers cool to temperate temperatures; avoid extreme heat above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Bright green, pinnately compound, feathery, fern-like leaflets
- Flower: Tiny white flowers arranged in flat-topped umbels
- Stem: Hollow, succulent, green to purplish stems with distinct sheaths at nodes
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain consistent shallow standing water or saturated substrate
Fertilization
Diluted aquatic plant feed every 2 weeks. Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent algal blooms in standing water habitats
Composted banana peel tea：Compost banana peels fully to eliminate odor; dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid direct contact with stems to prevent rotPruning
- Remove yellowing foliage promptly to maintain plant health and prevent decay
- Trim overgrown stems to control spread in managed pond edges
- Cut back spent flower heads to limit self-seeding in controlled habitats
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-listed toxic; ingestion causes severe neurological symptoms and potential death
Humans: Contains cicutoxin, a potent neurotoxin; ingestion can cause seizures, respiratory failure, and fatalities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: N/A
