Care of the aquatic plant Myriophyllum aquaticum or Parrot's-feather |
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The genus Myriophyllum, family Haloragaceae, comprises 40 species of aquatic plants distributed over almost all continents. Some species are: Myriophyllum aquaticum, Myriophyllum spicatum, Myriophyllum alterniflorum, Myriophyllum verticillatum. Common names: Parrot's-feather, Parrot feather watermilfoil. This species is native to the amazon basin. They are aquatic or semiaquatic plants with thick but fragile stems from which sprout leaves divided into 12-14 pairs of linear segments that reach 2 cm (0.78") in length. They do not usually bloom outside of their natural habitat. This fast-growing plant is often used in aquariums, in ponds, as a houseplant or as a terrace plant in pots. Myriophyllum aquaticum grows in semi-shade or shade exposures. It does not resist temperatures below 10 ºC (50 ºF). Parrot's-feather can grow directly in water but prefer nutrient-rich soil with plenty of peat. If Parrot feather watermilfoil is grown in a pot, water frequently so that the substrate never dries up; place the pot in another container with water. Myriophyllum aquaticum does not need fertilizers. Growth must be controlled so that they do not become invasive plants. Parrot's-feather is a plant resistant to pests and diseases. Myriophyllum aquaticum propagates from stems that has emitted adventitious roots; they are treated as cuttings. |
Images of the aquatic plant Myriophyllum aquaticum or Parrot's-feather |
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