Water Soldier
Also known as
water soldiers, water-aloe and water-soldier
Taxonomy
Stratiotes aloides
Stratiotes
Hydrocharitaceae
Alismatales
How to care for Water Soldier
Water
How often to water your Water Soldier
every 9
Water Soldier 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
Light
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Finding light for Water Soldier in your home
a window
Water Soldier 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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Nutrients
How to fertilize Water Soldier
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 Water Soldier after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Water Soldier
Water Soldier
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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