Channelled water-plantain (Alisma canaliculatum)

Channelled water-plantain

Alisma canaliculatum is a perennial herb with tubers up to 3 cm across. Leaves are lanceolate, up to 50 cm long. Flowers are white, borne in a branching panicle.

Scientific classification

Species

Channelled water-plantain (Alisma canaliculatum)

Water plantains and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Late spring, Summer, Fall

Bloom Time

80 cm

Plant Height

1 cm to 2 cm

Flower Size

White

Flower Color

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Distribution of Channelled water-plantain

Distribution Map

Channelled water-plantain is a plant primarily distributed across the temperate regions of Eastern Asia. Its native range encompasses major parts of Northeast Asia. Over time, channelled water-plantain has maintained its presence within its original boundaries and has neither been widely introduced to other regions nor cultivated extensively beyond its native range.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Care Guide for Channelled water-plantain

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Originating from wetland habitats, channelled water-plantain prefers standing water and high humidity. It requires consistent moisture, with weekly watering to maintain soil hydration. As an aquatic plant, its growth is linked to water availability, necessitating monitoring of seasonal rainfall for proper irrigation.

Fertilize: For channelled water-plantain, employ balanced fertilizers to boost growth, applying a diluted solution every 4 weeks in the growing season and less in dormancy. Avoid over-fertilization to protect channelled water-plantain's environment, monitor growth stages, and adjust fertilization for younger plants, following product instructions and seasonality.

Pruning: Channelled water-plantain is a semi-aquatic perennial characterized by long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. Prune in early to later spring to remove dead foliage and control spread, which supports ecosystem balance and encourages vigorous regeneration after winter dormancy.

Propagation: Native to aquatic habitats, channelled water-plantain is a perennial that reproduces by division during dormancy. Gardeners should separate root clumps carefully, ensuring each division retains sufficient roots and foliage. This method enhances successful establishment in waterlogged or wetland environments.

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