Haloragaceae
Parrot's feather: Ground Cover Plant
Myriophyllum aquaticum
This is an aquatic plant that requires constant submersion or saturated soil. It thrives in bright light and can grow aggressively, requiring regular pruning to keep it contained.
Every 1 days
Bright indirect
10° - 28°C
60% - 100%
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What is Parrot's feather?
Parrot's feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is a medium-care plant from the Haloragaceae family. Myriophyllum aquaticum, commonly known as Parrot's feather, is a perennial aquatic plant native to the Amazon River in South America. It is characterized by its feathery, blue-green foliage that grows in whorls around the stem. The plant has both submerged and emergent leaves, with the emergent part...
Parrot's feather grows up to 60cm, spread of 150cm, watering every 1 days, 10°C â 28°C, 60â100% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Parrot's feather is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 7 days.
How to Care for Parrot's feather?
TLDR: Parrot's feather needs Bright indirect, watering every 1 days, and temperatures between 10-28°C with 60-100% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Parrot's feather?
Keep the roots and lower stems submerged at all times; it is not a drought-tolerant plant.
How Much Light Does Parrot's feather Need?
Requires high light intensity to maintain its dense, feathery appearance; in low light, the stems become leggy and sparse.
What Is the Best Soil for Parrot's feather?
Use a heavy aquatic compost or loamy soil; avoid standard potting mix which will float and cloud the water.
What Pot Should You Use for Parrot's feather?
Aquatic planting baskets with heavy clay-based loam or directly in pond margins.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 30 days
What Is Parrot's feather and Where Does It Come From?
Myriophyllum aquaticum, commonly known as Parrot's feather, is a perennial aquatic plant native to the Amazon River in South America. It is characterized by its feathery, blue-green foliage that grows in whorls around the stem. The plant has both submerged and emergent leaves, with the emergent parts rising up to 30cm above the water surface, resembling miniature fir trees. It is a popular choice for water gardens and aquariums due to its unique texture and ability to provide cover for aquatic life.
How to Propagate Parrot's feather?
Stem Cuttings
- Ensure at least one node is buried in the substrate.
- Cuttings can also be left floating to develop roots.
- 1 Cut the Stem
Snip a healthy 10-15cm section of the stem from the growing tip.
- 2 Remove Lower Leaves
Strip the feathery leaves from the bottom 3cm of the cutting.
- 3 Plant in Substrate
Insert the bare stem into aquatic soil or anchor it in the pond substrate under water.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Parrot's feather Grow?
TLDR: Parrot's feather can reach up to 60cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
60cm
Spread
1.5m
Growth rate
Fast
Foliage
Evergreen
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Ground Cover
Soil coverage
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Meaning & Symbolism
Often associated with tranquility and the hidden depths of water gardens.
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