What type of soil should I use for my European Water Plantain?

European Water Plantain is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my European Water Plantain?

European Water Plantain should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for European Water Plantain?

European Water Plantain grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can European Water Plantain be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone European Water Plantain can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

European Water Plantain

Q: How often should I water my European Water Plantain?

European Water Plantain prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my European Water Plantain need?

European Water Plantain requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About European Water Plantain

European Water Plantain is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

European Water Plantain likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

European Water Plantain belongs to the Alisma genus, and is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Alisma plantago-aquatica

Genus

Alisma

Family

Alismataceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

Common water-plantain, Water-plantain, European water-plantain and Mad-dog weed

How to care for European Water Plantain

Water

How often to water your European Water Plantain

European Water Plantain needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for European Water Plantain in your home

Light needs and placement for plant European Water Plantain: 1ft from a window

European Water Plantain love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Indianapolis, Indiana ⛅.

European Water Plantain does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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