Other names: Thick-foot
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A floating plant which can be grown indoors or out. It is a very invasive plant, and has become a real problem in the Americas. They enjoy high humidity and temperatures should not fall below 10°C (50°F). They like bright but filtered light.
Sub-Tropical, Aquatic
H2
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Semi-evergreen
Spreading
Tropical South America
No
No
Not toxic
Remove yellowing leaves and withered flowers promptly. Keep spread under control and never introduce to natural water (rivers, lakes or ponds). Low oxygen conditions develop beneath spreading water hyacinth 'mats' which also impede water flow.
They are difficult to propagate, so it is best to buy new plants, once they are past their best.
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