Plant Care Thread-Leaved Naiad

Thread-Leaved Naiad

Taxonomy

Najas filifolia
Najas
Hydrocharitaceae
Alismatales

How to care for Thread-Leaved Naiad

💦 Water

How often to water your Thread-Leaved Naiad

Water needs for Thread-Leaved Naiad
0.5 cups
every 9

Thread-Leaved Naiad 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 Thread-Leaved Naiad in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Thread-Leaved Naiad: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Thread-Leaved Naiad love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Thread-Leaved Naiad does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Thread-Leaved Naiad in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Thread-Leaved Naiad

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Thread-Leaved Naiad: 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 Thread-Leaved Naiad after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Thread-Leaved Naiad 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Thread-Leaved Naiad 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Thread-Leaved Naiad 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
Thread-Leaved Naiad can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. 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 Thread-Leaved Naiad

Thread-Leaved Naiad


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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