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How to grow Pontederia cordata growing and care: Aquatic environment, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: Aggressive, invasive
Planting season: Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases: Aphids, fish (for roots)
Pruning season: All year
How to prune: Dead part
Size of the plant? 0.5-1.2 m, 20-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement: Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information Bloom season: Spring
General information about the flower Purple, blue or white small flowers and grow on stem in inflorescence, 5 petals with yellow spot in the middle
Scientific name: Pontederia cordata
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