Hydrocharis morsus-ranae - Common frogbit

Adversity Hydrocharis morsus-ranae : Avoid to apply treatments on plants that are not infected by parasites; in any case avoid to give pesticides or fungicides during bloom, to avoid to injure the bees. At the end of winter we can apply a Bordeaux mixture treatment, to prevent the growth of fungal diseases.

continental : We suggest occasional waterings, specially during the cold season, during which we can also suspend watering. On the contrary, when there are high temperatures, water only when the soil is very dry, trying to dampen it deeply.

alpine : The Hydrocharis morsus-ranae does not need big amounts of water; if it is grown outside the water from the rains is enough, even though it can be necessary to water occasionally during spring and summer, watering the soil deeply. In winter we can suspend watering.

mediterranean : From March to October waterings will be rather regular, but only when the soil has been completely dry for few days; during the rest of the year we can water only occasionally or avoid to give water.

continental : The Hydrocharis morsus-ranae needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
The Hydrocharis morsus-ranae tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : The Hydrocharis morsus-ranae prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Hydrocharis morsus-ranae : Water plants are fertilized during spring and summer, using a soluble fertilizer to be dissolved in the water of the water garden; it is advisable to use specific fertilizers for water plants.