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Beginner
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1.2m
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0.6m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Aponogeton distachyos
Other names: Water hawthorn, Hawthorn-scented pondweed , Winter hawthorn, Water hyacinth , Cape asparagus, Cape pondweed
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Genus: Aponogeton
Species: A. distachyos - A. distachyos is a semi-evergreen aquatic perennial. It has floating lance-shaped leaves and in spring and again in autumn, it bears racemes of white and purple, sweetly scented flowers.
Aponogeton distachyos is: Semi evergreen
Flower: White, Flushed purple in Spring; Flushed purple, White in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers are sweetly scented
Habit: Mat Forming
Aponogeton distachyos (Water hawthorn) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Aquatic, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in loam in a basket, covered with layer of pea-shingle. The basket should be placed approximately 30-90cm below the surface of the water. In very cold areas, overwinter indoors.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Pond/In water |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
AdieB
Can anyone tell me why the leaves of my Water Hawthorn have turned from green to a really dark red? I am currently experiencing high levels of Phosphates in my pond, that I am trying to dilute with water changes. Would this affect it?
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- Posted: Mon. 18th April 2011 13:06
- Last reply: Tue. 19th April 2011 12:08
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