Plant Care Stuckenia macrocarpa

Stuckenia macrocarpa

Taxonomy

Stuckenia macrocarpa
Stuckenia
Potamogetonaceae
Alismatales

How to care for Stuckenia macrocarpa

💦 Water

How often to water your Stuckenia macrocarpa

Water needs for Stuckenia macrocarpa
0.5 cups
every 9

Stuckenia macrocarpa 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Stuckenia macrocarpa in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Stuckenia macrocarpa: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Stuckenia macrocarpa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Stuckenia macrocarpa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Stuckenia macrocarpa in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Stuckenia macrocarpa

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Stuckenia macrocarpa 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

Stuckenia macrocarpa 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

Stuckenia macrocarpa 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Stuckenia macrocarpa can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10a. 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.


Care Summary for Stuckenia macrocarpa

Stuckenia macrocarpa


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.

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