General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Wet
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: Forms dense mats on the surface of the water.
Fruit: Other: 1/2 inch globoid capsules containing numerous seeds.
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Water gardens
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners

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Common names
  • Amazon Frogbit
  • West Indian Spongeplant
  • Sponge Plant
  • South American Spongeplant
  • Smooth Frogbit

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