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Shellflower (Pistia stratiotes) Care Guide
Care guide for Shellflower: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 0 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.2 m (0.5 ft).
Origin
Native to: Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Angola, Argentina Northeast, Assam, Bangladesh.
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