Brittle Water Nymph
Also known as
Brittle Water Nymph, Brittle Niad and Spiny Leaf Naiad
Taxonomy
Najas minor
Najas
Hydrocharitaceae
Alismatales

How to care for Brittle Water Nymph
How often to water your Brittle Water Nymph

every 9
Brittle Water Nymph 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 Brittle Water Nymph in your home

a window
Brittle Water Nymph love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Brittle Water Nymph does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brittle Water Nymph in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Brittle Water Nymph

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

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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