Wild Water Chestnut Plant
Eleocharis dulcis, or Wild Water Chestnut, is a fast-growing aquatic plant, prefers wet soil or water, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Aquatic
Height
1.0 to 1.5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Wet soil or water
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
Tropical, Subtropical
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
5 to 10 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
High in Nutrients, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% organic matter
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 months with water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Aphids, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects.
White powdery spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, Curling, Brown or black spots on leaves, stunted growth.
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Copper-based fungicides.