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

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.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, aquatic habitat, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Tropical Pickerelweed

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
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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Tropical Pickerelweed
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Taxonomy

Family:Pontederiaceae
Genus:Pontederia