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 water. How do you plant it?
How and when to plant water crowfoot?
To plant the water crowfoot, choose nutrient-rich, muddy, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. Ideally plant it between March and May in stagnant or slow-flowing water with a depth of 20-50 cm.
When is the best time to plant?
It is ideal if the water crowfoot is planted from March. You should have it in place by the end of May. It is generally important to plant it before it begins to bloom (towards the end of May).
Which substrate does this aquatic plant prefer?
The water crowfoot is not demanding. But it does place certain requirements on the soil or ground and you should meet these as far as possible:
- nutrient-rich
- muddy humos
- alternatively loamy or clayey
- wet
- calcareous
Where do you plant the plant?
Basically, the water crowfoot can grow in stagnant and slow-flowing water. Garden ponds, moors and swamps as well as streams are suitable for him. 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 purify the water, he attaches great importance to good water quality. It is better for the water to be cooler than too warm. But in general, the faucet crowfoot can quickly adapt to the temperature.
Last but not least, it is important to offer the aquatic plant a location in full sun to partial shade. You can plant 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 crowfoot can only thrive in shallow waters. 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 water crowfoot propagated?
It's child's play to propagate the perennial crowfoot. This can be done by dividing the plant. Alternatively, sowing is an option. It should be noted that the seeds of the water crowfoot are cold germinators. They therefore need a warm and cool phase in order to germinate.
Tip
Often you don't have to plant the crowfoot in bulk. It spreads strongly by itself through runners and root division.
