Crested Floating Heart (Nymphoides Cristata) is a perennial aquatic in the Menyanthaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Nymphoides cristata is a rhizomatous floating-leaf aquatic perennial resembling a miniature water lily with heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Crested Floating Heart

Crested Floating Heart

Nymphoides Cristata

Nymphoides cristata is a rhizomatous floating-leaf aquatic perennial resembling a miniature water lily with heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental aquatic plant, erosion control in water

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Crested Floating Heart

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Prune
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Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Crested Floating Heart
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Taxonomy

Family:Menyanthaceae
Genus:Nymphoides