Eichhornia crassipes, or Water Hyacinth, is a free-floating aquatic perennial. It features lavender-blue flowers but is highly invasive, forming dense mats that choke wat
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Requires constant immersion in water
Soil
Not applicable as it is a free-floating aquatic plant; however, it can root in muddy substrates.
Temperature
Warm temperatures (20-30 °C)
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Minimal to none
Full sun to partial shade
Requires constant immersion in water
Not applicable as it is a free-floating aquatic plant; however, it can root in muddy substrates.
Warm temperatures (20-30 °C)
Outdoor, Aquatic
Minimal to none
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-1 m
Spread
0.1-1 m
Growth Rate
Very fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, broadly ovate to circular
Flower Size
3-6 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Not considered directly toxic upon ingestion, but can accumulate heavy metals and pollutants from water. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
