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About American Pondweed
American Pondweed is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
American Pondweed belongs to the Elodea genus, and is native to North America.
Taxonomy
Elodea canadensis
Elodea
Hydrocharitaceae
Alismatales
Also known as
American waterweed, Canadian waterweed and Pondweed

How to care for American Pondweed
How often to water your American Pondweed

every 9
American Pondweed 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
Finding light for American Pondweed in your home

a window
American Pondweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Pondweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Pondweed in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American Pondweed

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 American Pondweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for American Pondweed
American Pondweed
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
