How to grow Pontederia cordata

Pontederia Cordata is a genus of herbaceous plant of Pontederia Cordata family. It is an ornamental aquatic flower. In gardens, it is often used as a poolside ornament or as a potted plant for cultivation at home. Pontederia Cordata, in particular, has a long blooming period and a charming purple color, similar to lavender.The following I will introduce Pontederia Cordata breeding methods.

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Breeding method of Pontederia Cordata (Basic knowledge) :

Best breeding time: The cultivation of Pontederia Cordata can use the method of plant division and seed propagation. The division can be carried out in the spring and summer, cutting from the base of the plant, while the seed propagation rule should be carried out in the spring, and the seeds should be kept in the environment of about 25 degrees to be useful.

Best growing environment: Pontederia Cordata is a perennial straight water or wet herb that can grow in still water and water with slow flow. It is suitable to grow in shallow water below 20cm.

Optimal growth temperature: Pontederia Cordata is suitable for growth and development of the temperature is 18-35℃,. Below 18℃ , the growth is slow, and below 10℃ growth stopped. In winter it must be overwintered treatment.

Best growth light: Pontederia Cordata's growth habit is warm and humid, sunny environmental conditions.

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Cultivation key points:

The growth habit of Pontederia Cordata is fond of warm and moist environmental conditions with sufficient light, and it is often planted in shallow pools or ponds. The suitable temperature for growth and development is 18-35℃. The growth is slow below 18℃ and stops below 10℃.

Breeding points:

Pontederia Cordata can be bred by plant division and seeding.Slicing can be done in spring and summer, cutting from the base of the plant, and seed reproduction should be done in spring, and the seeds should be kept at about 25 degrees to be useful.

Plant division methods and seed propagation are adopted. Plant division can be carried out in spring and summer and can be conducted by cutting the base of the plant. Seed propagation is generally carried out in spring, and the germination temperature of seeds should be kept at about 25℃.

Disease and insect control: Pontederia Cordata grows in water, so there are fewer diseases and insects and diseases. We just need to pay more attention to manage.