Apalanthe schweinitzii Plant Care
Apalanthe schweinitzii Planch.
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Elodea schweinitzii, commonly known as Schweinitz's waterweed, is a possibly extinct species of aquatic plant endemic to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The holotype was collected by Lewis David de Schweinitz, but was given no locality data.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Apalanthe schweinitzii?
Apalanthe schweinitzii grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Apalanthe schweinitzii Native To?
What Is the Apalanthe schweinitzii?
Apalanthe schweinitzii (Apalanthe schweinitzii) belongs to the Hydrocharitaceae family within the Apalanthe genus. Apalanthe schweinitzii is native to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Apalanthe schweinitzii displays an aquatic perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Apalanthe schweinitzii produces small inconspicuous flowers underwater.
What Light Does the Apalanthe schweinitzii Need?
Apalanthe schweinitzii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Apalanthe schweinitzii?
Loamy soil with good organic content and excellent drainage. Good drainage is essential for Apalanthe schweinitzii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Apalanthe schweinitzii?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Apalanthe schweinitzii?
Apalanthe schweinitzii can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds.
Is the Apalanthe schweinitzii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Apalanthe schweinitzii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Apalanthe schweinitzii?
Apalanthe schweinitzii is susceptible to aphids, snails, algae. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Apalanthe schweinitzii is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Apalanthe genus (family Hydrocharitaceae) — search all Apalanthe species in the plant lookup.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Apalanthe schweinitzii Planch., family Hydrocharitaceae (first published in Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 2, 1: 87 (1848)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Apalanthe schweinitzii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values (watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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