Najas graminea, also known as ricefield water-nymph is a species of aquatic plant found in freshwater habitats, especially still or slow-moving waters, like ponds and rice fields. It grows to a maximum length of 30 cm. The flowers are monoecious. The flowering season is from July to September.
Rice-field water-nymph has strong resistance to disease and is generally not easily affected. However, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its environment. These infections are typically mild. Regarding care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. Regular pruning is required to preserve a tidy appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Rice-field water-nymph is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need more attention when cultivated indoors.
How to keep Najas Graminea.
Light
Rice-field water-nymph is native to habitats with abundant sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun, although it can tolerate partial sun.
Temperature
Rice-field water-nymph comes from tropical regions, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It is sensitive to abrupt temperature changes and prefers a consistent temperature environment, so indoor temperature swings should be avoided. It normally does not tolerate cold and requires higher temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Najas
- Family
- Hydrocharitaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 20 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Green
- Flower Size
- 0.10 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, Egypt, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Yemen, Kenya, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Mali, Iraq, Indonesia, Cameroon, Oman, South Korea, Central African Republic, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, South Africa, Sudan, Philippines, Chad, Lebanon, China, Afghanistan, Syria, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Myanmar, Japan, Senegal, Iran, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Gambia, Congo (DRC), Turkmenistan
Other names.
