American Pillwort (Pilularia americana) is a unique aquatic fern with a creeping rhizome and grass-like leaves, found in shallow waters.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light to full sun.
Watering
Keep consistently moist to waterlogged. Thrives in shallow standing water.
Soil
Prefers sandy or silty soils that remain wet. Can grow in aquatic soil mixes or muddy substrates.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures, ideal for growth between 15-25°C.
Habitat
Aquatic, Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not needed in nutrient-rich substrates. Use diluted aquatic fertilizer sparingly if growth is weak.
Prefers bright, indirect light to full sun.
Tolerates partial shade
Keep consistently moist to waterlogged. Thrives in shallow standing water.
Essential for aquatic/bog environment
Prefers sandy or silty soils that remain wet. Can grow in aquatic soil mixes or muddy substrates.
Prefers moderate temperatures, ideal for growth between 15-25°C.
Avoid extreme heat or frost
Aquatic, Outdoor
Generally not needed in nutrient-rich substrates. Use diluted aquatic fertilizer sparingly if growth is weak.
Growing season application
Plant Type
Fern, Aquatic
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Aquatic, Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
May die back in colder climates, but rhizomes are perennial
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear, cylindrical, hollow, resembling grass blades
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
