Little Floating Heart

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Nymphoides subacuta

Genus

Nymphoides

Family

Menyanthaceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Little Floating Heart

💦 Water

How often to water your Little Floating Heart

Little Floating Heart 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Little Floating Heart in your home

Little Floating Heart love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Little Floating Heart does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Little Floating Heart in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Little Floating Heart

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Little Floating Heart 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

Little Floating Heart 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

Little Floating Heart 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.

🪴 Soil

Little Floating Heart 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Little Floating Heart 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.