Plant Care Hydrocharis spongia

Hydrocharis spongia

Taxonomy

Hydrocharis spongia
Hydrocharis
Hydrocharitaceae
Alismatales

How to care for Hydrocharis spongia

💦 Water

How often to water your Hydrocharis spongia

Water needs for Hydrocharis spongia
0.5 cups
every 9

Hydrocharis spongia 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?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hydrocharis spongia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hydrocharis spongia: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Hydrocharis spongia 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 Hydrocharis spongia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hydrocharis spongia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hydrocharis spongia: 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 Hydrocharis spongia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hydrocharis spongia 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.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hydrocharis spongia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Hydrocharis spongia

Hydrocharis spongia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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