Waterthread Pondweed

Scientific Name: Potamogeton diversifolius Raf.


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

Waterthread Pondweed
General Information
Usda SymbolPODI
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPODI

Plant Guide

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

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.7
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum12
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)0
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormBunch
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)3.2
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed Spread RateRapid
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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

Waterthread Pondweed

Waterthread Pondweed

Waterthread Pondweed

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