Cabomba aquatica (Fanwort)

Other names: Giant cabomba

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Pond/In water
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

In an aquarium, grow in full light in pots off sand or grit. Prefers acid to slightly alkaline conditions. Grow without air diffusers as dislikes water movement. Maintain temperatures between 22-27C (72-82F). Avoid planting in water deeper than 40cm.

Suggested uses

Low Maintenance, Aquatic

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading

Native to

South America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Stem tip cuttings

Propagation

Take stem tip cuttings up to 30cm long in spring or early summer. Insert bunches of 5-6 cuttings in aquarium soil.

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

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