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Southern Waternymph (Najas guadalupensis)

Southern Waternymph (Najas guadalupensis) is a submerged aquatic plant with delicate, branching stems and small, toothed leaves, commonly found in freshwater habitats.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep submerged in freshwater.

Soil

Grows rooted in substrate or free-floating in freshwater.

Temperature

Ideal growing range.

Habitat

Aquatic

Fertilizer

Not typically required.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Can tolerate some direct sun.

Water

Keep submerged in freshwater.

Requires constant immersion.

Soil

Grows rooted in substrate or free-floating in freshwater.

Temperature

Ideal growing range.

18-25 °C

Habitat

Aquatic

Fertilizer

Not typically required.

Absorbs nutrients from water.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Aquatic

Plant Environment

Aquatic

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.5 m

Spread

0.1-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Submerged

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Synonyms
Caulinia guadalupensis Spreng.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAlismatales
  • familyHydrocharitaceae
  • genusNajas
  • speciesNajas guadalupensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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