Plant Care southern waternymph

southern waternymph

Also known as

southern waternymph, guppy grass, najas grass and common water nymph

Taxonomy

Najas guadalupensis
Najas
Hydrocharitaceae
Alismatales

How to care for southern waternymph

💦 Water

How often to water your southern waternymph

Water needs for southern waternymph
0.5 cups
every 9

southern waternymph 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.

Calculate water needs of southern waternymph

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for southern waternymph in your home

Light needs and placement for plant southern waternymph: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

southern waternymph love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

southern waternymph does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of southern waternymph in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize southern waternymph

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

southern waternymph 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

southern waternymph 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

southern waternymph 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.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

southern waternymph grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
southern waternymph can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-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 southern waternymph

southern waternymph

southern waternymph


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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