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How to Grow and Care for Chinese water chestnut

Chinese water chestnut thrives in shallow, standing water and full sun, making it best suited for boggy conditions or water gardens. A key special care point is maintaining consistent water levels, as it grows in flooded conditions similar to rice. Fertile soils yield the best crop, thus periodic fertilization is beneficial. Generally, chinese water chestnut is considered easy to care for, provided its environment closely mimics natural wetland habitats.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Chinese water chestnut

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9

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Chinese water chestnut appears as a grass-like perennial with smooth, leafless, cylindrical stems reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm). During the summer, small flower spikes crown the tops of these stems. This plant thrives in saturated soils or shallow water environments, fully exposed to sunlight. In colder seasons, it retreats to its underground tubers, re-emerging in warmer conditions. It features a system of runners for moderate spread. The subterranean parts develop into rounded, edible corms with a crisp white interior.