Water
Maintain consistently moist substrate, especially during active growth. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
In warmer conditions or if grown submerged, ensure ample water availability to prevent wilting and maintain turgor.
Elodea granatensis is an aquatic plant native to South America, featuring submerged leaves arranged in whorls. It's important for aquatic ecosystems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light.
High
75% intensity
Needs consistent moisture.
Substrate
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C.
Low
25% intensity
Requires infrequent feeding.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistently moist substrate, especially during active growth. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
In warmer conditions or if grown submerged, ensure ample water availability to prevent wilting and maintain turgor.
Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and prevents overcrowding. Trim stems just above a leaf node to promote branching. Remove any yellowing or decaying leaves promptly to maintain plant health and aesthetics.
Can be pruned back severely if needed.
Easily propagated by stem cuttings. Simply cut a healthy stem segment that includes several leaf nodes and plant it in the substrate or float it in water. Roots will readily form, leading to new plants.
Division of established clumps is also effective.
Elodea granatensis is a vigorous grower and may require repotting if it outgrows its container or if the substrate becomes depleted. This is best done in spring.
For aquatic setups, division is often sufficient rather than traditional repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Photos of Elodea Granatensis (Elodea granatensis)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Elodea |
| Species | Elodea granatensis |
Similar in genus Elodea
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data