Water
Maintain consistently moist to submerged conditions. The plant thrives with its roots in water.
Hydrocleys martii is an aquatic plant with vibrant yellow flowers and lush foliage, suitable for ponds and water gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal for flowering.
Keep roots submerged in water.
100% intensity
Maintain consistent water levels in ponds or containers.
Aquatic soil or heavy loam. Can be planted directly in pond substrate or in pots with heavy soil.
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures.
80% intensity
Ideal range is 18-25 °C; protect from frost.
Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
30% intensity
Use a balanced aquatic plant fertilizer; avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistently moist to submerged conditions. The plant thrives with its roots in water.
Remove dead or yellowing leaves and spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
Easily propagated by division of rhizomes or by seed. Division is best done in spring.
Repot annually or as needed, typically in spring. Use a heavy, loam-based soil.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Hydrocleys Martii (Hydrocleys martii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Alismataceae |
| Genus | Hydrocleys |
| Species | Hydrocleys martii |
Similar in genus Hydrocleys
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