Water Hawthorn
Aponogeton distachyos
Family: Aponogetonaceae
Water Hawthorn grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers aquatic mud or submerged substrate. Water needs: High.
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Water Hawthorn Plant Guide
Water Hawthorn growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Aquatic mud or submerged substrate with a soil pH of 6.5-8.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water Hawthorn as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Submerged. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Water Hawthorn (Aponogeton distachyos) is listed in the Aponogetonaceae family and categorized as a aquatic plant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1392
- Family
- Aponogetonaceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic Plant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Water Hawthorn is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Aquatic mud or submerged substrate. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Aquatic mud or submerged substrate
- Soil pH
- 6.5-8.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Submerged. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Submerged
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.