Pontederia (Pontederia)

Pontederia

Pontederia are semi-aquatic perennial plants, native to the Americas, which are often cultivated for aquariums or ornamentals in water gardens. Pontederia produce leaves at the base of the stem and flowers in the late summer. They have a clump-forming habit and have been credited for reducing bank erosion in some areas.

Scientific classification

Genus

Pontederia (Pontederia)

Family

Water-hyacinth

Order

Spiderworts and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Pickerelweed Pontederia sagittata

Care Guide for Pontederia

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Pontederia thrives in aquatic habitats, requiring consistent moisture and tolerating short floods. Watering should be balanced, ideally twice a week, to keep the soil moist without waterlogging. It suits outdoor water gardens or indoor containers where high humidity is maintained.

Propagation: Propagation methods for pontederia include division and seed sowing, ideally in warm temperatures with partial to full sunlight and consistently moist soil. Division is easier than seed growing. Steps include cleaning the roots, separating rhizomes, replanting in aquatic soil, and maintaining moisture for root establishment.

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