Mare's tails (Hippuris)

Mare's tails

Mare's tails are aquatic plants found in shallow ponds and streams. It includes one to three species depending on taxonomic interpretation.

Scientific classification

Genus

Mare's tails (Hippuris)

Family

Plantain

Order

Mints plantains olives and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Common mare's-tail

Care Guide for Mare's tails

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Mare's tails thrives in aquatic environments, showing high moisture tolerance and preferring consistently wet conditions. For optimal growth, it requires weekly watering. Ideal for outdoor settings like pond margins or water gardens, mare's tails contributes to the ecosystem by oxygenating the water.

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