How much sunlight does my Carolina Fanwort need?

Carolina Fanwort 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 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Carolina Fanwort?

Carolina Fanwort grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Carolina Fanwort be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Carolina Fanwort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Carolina Fanwort

Q: Is Carolina Fanwort easy to care for?

Carolina Fanwort is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Carolina Fanwort?

Carolina Fanwort 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.

Also known as

Carolina fanwort, Fanwort, Washington-grass and Washington-plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cabomba caroliniana

Genus

Cabomba

Family

Cabombaceae

Order

Nymphaeales

How to care for Carolina Fanwort

Water

How often to water your Carolina Fanwort

Carolina Fanwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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 Carolina Fanwort in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Carolina Fanwort: 1ft from a window

Carolina Fanwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Carolina Fanwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Carolina Fanwort in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Carolina Fanwort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Carolina Fanwort: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Carolina Fanwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Carolina Fanwort is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors