Eichhornia crassipes have a high demand for light, and grow faster under the condition of long sunshine time. 4-5 hours of light per day. Especially in spring, if it can't see the light and transmit light, it is likely to grow badly.
Eichhornia crassipes like to grow in water rich in organic matter. During maintenance, it can be kept in water with high nutrient content. This will allow it to grow faster. It likes to grow in neutral water. Water with pH value of 7 is the most suitable for its growth. Generally, change the water every two months. The temperature difference of water should not be too large.
Eichhornia like warm environment. 25-35 ℃ is the optimum temperature for its growth. The high temperature above 39 ℃ will inhibit its growth, and the low temperature of 7-10 ℃ will make it dormant. It can germinate in the environment above 10 ℃. If the water temperature is lower than 17.8 ℃, it will develop slowly and its leaves will turn yellow. In the late autumn, if it encounters frost, it will soon wither and die, so it is necessary to keep warm in time to avoid frost damage.
Family cultivation to maintain a relatively fixed humidity, preferably between 70-80%. In spring, the temperature rises and the water evaporates faster. Spray water on it frequently to increase the air humidity.
Before seed conservation, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, and during seed conservation, top dressing should be carried out frequently. It's best to dilute the rotten human feces and urine with the proportion of 1:20 and apply it.
