Brazilian Water Hyacinth

Brazilian Water Hyacinth Care

Eichhornia Paniculata

What is the plant

Eichhornia, commonly called water hyacinths, was a polyphyletic genus of the aquatic flowering plants family Pontederiaceae. Since it was consistently recovered in three independent lineages, it has been sunk into Pontederia, together with Monochoria.

It could be invasive in Africa, India, Australia, Cuba, and North America.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 13°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water as needed to keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer for blooming plants. Follow the direction on the label.
Sunlight
Water hyacinth do best in full sun and warm temperatures.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Don't use commercial potting soil, which contains fertilizers and other chemicals that may harm the plant and encourage the growth of algae. Commercial soils also contain perlite and vermiculite, which floats to the top of the container. Cover the soil with a thin layer of sand.
Temperature
Water hyacinths can tolerate environmental temperatures from 12°C (54°F) to 35°C (95°F), but both frost and water temperatures over 34°C (93°F) will kill the plant.
Popularity
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