Japanese Spatterdock
Taxonomy
Nuphar japonica 'Variegata'
Nuphar
Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaeales
How to care for Japanese Spatterdock
How often to water your Japanese Spatterdock
every 9
Japanese Spatterdock needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Japanese Spatterdock in your home
a window
Japanese Spatterdock love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Japanese Spatterdock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Japanese Spatterdock
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 Japanese Spatterdock after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Japanese Spatterdock
Japanese Spatterdock
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.