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caldesia

Caldesia is a genus of aquatic plants. Leaves are all basal, floating or aerial, ovate to elliptical, cordate or subcordate. Flowers are hermaphrodite, in racemes or panicles. Fruitlets are drupaceous, with woody endocarp and spongy exocarp, swollen, with a short subventral beak, smooth or with tubercles or spines. It includes three living species. Caldesia is widespread across Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.

Scientific classification

Genus

caldesia (Caldesia)

Family

Water-plantain

Order

Water plantains and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

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Species

Parnassus-leaved water-plantain Caldesia oligococca

Care Guide for caldesia

Every week

Water

Water: Caldesia thrives in wetland habitats, preferring consistent moisture. Weekly watering mimics its natural conditions. As an aquatic plant, it adapts well to areas with periodic inundation, benefiting from rain patterns that support its aquatic lifestyle.

Propagation: Propagating caldesia can be done through seed sowing or division, requiring ample light, warmth, and moist, well-draining soil. For division, dig up during dormancy, separate rhizomes with roots, replant at original depth, and water well. For seeds, sow in warm light, keeping soil moist until germination.

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