Floating Pondweed

Scientific Name: Potamogeton natans L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Najadales / Potamogetonaceae / Potamogeton L./ Potamogeton natans L.

Floating Pondweed
General Information
Usda SymbolPONA4
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPONA4

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Floating Pondweed.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum12
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)0
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationProstrate
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Floating Pondweed

Floating Pondweed

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