The water buttercup is both a floating and an underwater plant. It impresses not only with its lush green foliage and white flowers, but also with its ability to purify the water. How do you plant it?

Water buttercup can only gain a foothold in shallow water

When is the best planting time?

It is ideal if the water buttercup is planted from March. You should have it in place by the end of May. In general, it is important to plant it before it starts flowering (towards the end of May).

Which substrate does this aquatic plant prefer?

He is not demanding, the water crowfoot. But he does have certain requirements for the floor or ground and you should meet them as far as possible:

  • nutritious
  • muddy-humos
  • alternatively loamy or clayey
  • wet
  • low in lime

Where do you plant the crop?

Basically, the water buttercup can grow in standing and slow-flowing water. Garden ponds, bogs and swamps as well as streams are suitable for it. It is important that the body of water is not too small - for example, only larger garden ponds should be considered.

Although he is able to clean the water, he values good water quality. The water should be cooler than too warm. But in general, the water buttercup can quickly adapt to the temperature.

Last but not least, it is important to offer the aquatic plant a full sun to partially shaded location. You can place up to 9 plants per square meter at a distance of 20 to 40 cm.

How deep can the water be?

The correct water depth is also important when planting. The water buttercup can only thrive in shallow water. If necessary, a pond edge is also suitable for him. The water should ideally be between 20 and 50 cm (maximum 60 cm) deep.

How is the water buttercup propagated?

Propagating the perennial buttercup is a breeze. This can be done by dividing the plant. Alternatively, sowing is recommended. It should be noted that the seeds of the water buttercup are cold germs. They therefore need a warm and cool phase in order to germinate.

tips

Often you do not have to plant the water buttercup en masse. It propagates strongly by itself by stolons and root division.

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Vegetable garden