powdery alligator-flag

How to Grow and Care for powdery alligator-flag

powdery alligator-flag · Thalia dealbata

Under glass, grow in baskets of loam based compost in full light. Grow as a marginal aquatic in a planting basket of fertile, loamy, humus-rich soil in up to 15cm of water at the edge of a sunny pool. In colder areas it will become deciduous

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Planting and Growing powdery alligator-flag

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleConstantly submerged root zone, fully aquatic pond planting culture
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingAquatic plant slow-release tablets inserted monthly in growing season
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Care Tips

Under glass, grow in baskets of loam based compost in full light. Grow as a marginal aquatic in a planting basket of fertile, loamy, humus-rich soil in up to 15cm of water at the edge of a sunny pool. In colder areas it will become deciduous

How to Water powdery alligator-flag?

Constantly submerged root zone, fully aquatic pond planting culture

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for powdery alligator-flag?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for powdery alligator-flag?

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What Soil Is Best for powdery alligator-flag?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for powdery alligator-flag?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize powdery alligator-flag?

Aquatic plant slow-release tablets inserted monthly in growing season

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How to Prune powdery alligator-flag?

Remove old flowers and leaves regularly

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How to Propagate powdery alligator-flag?

Propagate by seed sown at 16-21°C, in moist seed compost, when ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant powdery alligator-flag?

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How to Care for powdery alligator-flag in Winter?

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How to Plant powdery alligator-flag?

Under glass, grow in baskets of loam based compost in full light. Grow as a marginal aquatic in a planting basket of fertile, loamy, humus-rich soil in up to 15cm of water at the edge of a sunny pool. In colder areas it will become deciduous

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How to Repot powdery alligator-flag?

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How to Harvest powdery alligator-flag?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of powdery alligator-flag

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Attributes of powdery alligator-flag

Plant typeAquatic · Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginSouthern US, Mexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Thalia dealbata
Genus
Thalia
Family
Marantaceae
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