Autumnal Water Starwort

Autumnal Water Starwort (Callitriche hermaphroditica) should be watered regularly to ensure it thrives and grows. The amount and frequency of watering depends upon the particular growing conditions, the size of the plant and the temperature. Generally, in summer the plant should be watered more frequently than in winter. In summer, during the growing season, water Autumnal Water Starwort deeply and regularly, making sure the soil around the roots is always moist but not wet. Watering twice a week should be sufficient, but more frequently in dry, hot weather. In winter, when the plant is not actively growing, water it less often and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and water until it has just started to run out of the bottom of the pot. Finally, Autumnal Water Starwort should not be over-watered as this can cause the plant to rot or develop fungal diseases. Always check the soil moisture before watering to avoid any potential problems.

Autumnal Water Starwort does best with full sunlight for a minimum of 8 hours daily. It is best to give this species of plant direct sunlight in the morning when the temperatures are lower and at least 4 hours of late afternoon sun. The plant should receive direct sunlight or at least bright indirect sunlight every day. During the summer months, the plant should have access to more hours of direct sunlight to help it grow and thrive, while in the winter months, it should have a few hours of direct sunlight every day.

Autumnal Water Starwort (Callitriche hermaphroditica) should be pruned in late spring or early summer. Pruning should remove any dead or spindly growth and should not reduce the size of the plant more than 1-2 inches. Pruning should be done with scissors or pruning shears, and any recently cut foliage should be discarded. It is important not to over prune the Autumnal Water Starwort, as this could adversely affect its appearance or inhibit its growth.