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How to grow Water lettuce growing and care: Wetland, rich nutrient water
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction? Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing: Aggressive, invasive
Planting season: In hot climate all year in colder area spring
Pests and diseases: Weevil
Pruning season: All year
How to prune: Collect the dead part
Size of the plant? 2-20cm, 1-8 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing
Water requirement: Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes (with water)
Blooming information Bloom season: Summer
General information about the flower Small White flower that grows hidden in the middle of the plant
Scientific name: Pistia stratiotes
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