Tropical Pickerelweed (Pontederia Rotundifolia) is a perennial aquatic in the Pontederiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Pontederia rotundifolia is a tropical aquatic plant known as tropical pickerelweed, native to Central and South America. It features floating or emergent round leaves and blue flowers with yellow spots.

Tropical Pickerelweed
Pontederia Rotundifolia
Pontederia rotundifolia is a tropical aquatic plant known as tropical pickerelweed, native to Central and South America. It features floating or emergent round leaves and blue flowers with yellow spots.
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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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