Broad-leaved pondweed
Also known as
Floating pondweed and Floating-leaf pondweed
Taxonomy
Potamogeton natans
Potamogeton
Potamogetonaceae
Alismatales
How to care for Broad-leaved pondweed
How often to water your Broad-leaved pondweed

every 9
Broad-leaved pondweed 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
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Finding light for Broad-leaved pondweed in your home

a window
Broad-leaved pondweed may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Broad-leaved pondweed

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 Broad-leaved pondweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Broad-leaved pondweed
Broad-leaved pondweed
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.