Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus:

Enhalus

Species:

Enhalus acoroides

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shallow coastal waters