Canadian pondweed

How to Grow and Care for Canadian pondweed

Canadian pondweed · Elodea canadensis
Also known as: 加拿大水草; American waterweed; choke pondweed; ditch moss; little snakeweed; water thyme

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN ENGLAND, WALES, NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Canadian pondweed

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
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Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN ENGLAND, WALES, NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

How to Water Canadian pondweed?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Canadian pondweed?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Canadian pondweed?

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What Soil Is Best for Canadian pondweed?

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Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Canadian pondweed?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize Canadian pondweed?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune Canadian pondweed?

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How to Propagate Canadian pondweed?

See cultivation notes \r\nSpreads by stem fragments; all plants in the UK are female

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How to Transplant Canadian pondweed?

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How to Care for Canadian pondweed in Winter?

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How to Plant Canadian pondweed?

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN ENGLAND, WALES, NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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How to Repot Canadian pondweed?

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How to Harvest Canadian pondweed?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

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Pests

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The Toxicity of Canadian pondweed

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Attributes of Canadian pondweed

Plant typeAquatic
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitSubmerged
OriginNorthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Elodea canadensis
Genus
Elodea
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
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FAQs About Canadian pondweed

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