
Brazilian Elodea
Also known as
Egeria densa, Brazilian Waterweed and large-flowered waterweed
Taxonomy
Egeria densa
Egeria
Hydrocharitaceae
Alismatales

How to care for Brazilian Elodea
How often to water your Brazilian Elodea

every 9
Brazilian Elodea 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 Brazilian Elodea in your home

a window
Brazilian Elodea may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brazilian Elodea in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Brazilian Elodea

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

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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