What type of soil should I use for my Myriophyllum Aquaticum?

Myriophyllum Aquaticum 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 Myriophyllum Aquaticum?

Myriophyllum Aquaticum is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Myriophyllum Aquaticum?

Myriophyllum Aquaticum grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Myriophyllum Aquaticum be grown outdoors?

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

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Myriophyllum Aquaticum

Q: Is Myriophyllum Aquaticum easy to care for?

Myriophyllum Aquaticum can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Myriophyllum Aquaticum?

Myriophyllum Aquaticum 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 Myriophyllum Aquaticum need?

Myriophyllum Aquaticum 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 🏡.

Also known as

Parrot Feather Watermilfoil, Parrot Feather Watermilfoil, Brazilian watermilfoil and Parrot's-feather

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Genus

Myriophyllum

Family

Haloragaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Myriophyllum Aquaticum

Water

How often to water your Myriophyllum Aquaticum

Myriophyllum Aquaticum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Jose, California.

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.

San Jose, California

38% Low

Growing Myriophyllum Aquaticum in San Jose right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 23rd, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in San Jose is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determin…

Sunlight will increase by 32.2% ☀️

January 29th, 2023

San Jose is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Jose is expected to increase by 32.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.0 megajoules of energy per m^2…

Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours 📈

January 22nd, 2023

This month, San Jose is getting an average of 8.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 7.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Myriophyllum Aquaticum: 1ft from a window

Myriophyllum Aquaticum 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 San Jose, California ⛅.

Myriophyllum Aquaticum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Myriophyllum Aquaticum

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

When to repot Myriophyllum Aquaticum

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 23rd, 2023

The growing potential in San Jose is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repo…

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Myriophyllum Aquaticum can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors