Elatine hexandra, the six-stamened waterwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Elatinaceae, which grows in shallow water around lakes and pools in Europe from Ireland to Romania. It is declining due to drainage and water pollution and is therefore protected in several countries.
Six-stamened waterwort is quite disease-resistant and typically not vulnerable to illnesses. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment, and these infections are generally mild. Care-wise, the plant requires a moderate level of maintenance. Regular pruning is necessary to keep a tidy appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage blooming. Six-stamened waterwort is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need additional care when grown indoors.
How to keep Elatine Hexandra.
Temperature
Six-stamened waterwort can adapt to a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be limited by various combinations of water and heat conditions. It does best in warm summer climates with adequate rainfall or watering. Prolonged periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as extended high temperatures, can increase the likelihood that Six-stamened waterwort will die. In winter, proper protection from the cold can improve the plant's survival rate.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Elatine
- Family
- Elatinaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-9
- Mature Height
- 1 cm to 3 cm
- Mature Spread
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Size
- 0.10 cm to 0.20 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall, Early winter
- Native Area
- Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Norway, Hungary, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, France, Ireland, United Kingdom, Romania, Belgium, Netherlands
Other names.
