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Trapa natans
Trapa natans
Trapa natans
Trapa natans

Trapa natans

TAXONOMIE

FamilieLythraceae
GeslachtTrapa
Zone6

OVER

Trapa natans, commonly known as water chestnut, is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It thrives in temperate climates and is known for its floating rosettes of leaves and distinctive, spiny fruits. The plant is an annual and completes its life cycle within a year. It prefers waterlogged conditions and is often found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds.

OOK GEKEND ALS

Tribulus Aquaticus
Water Caltrop
Trapa acicularis
Trapa alatyrica
Trapa algeriensis
Trapa amurensis
Trapa amurensis var. bispinosa
Trapa amurensis var. komarovii
Trapa annosa
Trapa annosa f. bicornis
Trapa annosa f. pseudomuzzanensis
Trapa araborum
Trapa arcuata
Trapa astrachanica
Trapa astrachanica var. caspica
Trapa bicornis var. acornis
Trapa bicornis var. bispinosa
Trapa bicornis var. cochinchinensis
Trapa bicornis var. quadrispinosa
Trapa bicornis var. taiwanensis
Trapa bispinosa var. iinumae
Trapa borysthenica
Trapa brevicarpa
Trapa brevicarpa f. effigia
Trapa brevicarpa subsp. calosa
Trapa brevicarpa subsp. rubida
Trapa brevicarpa var. delicata
Trapa brevicarpa var. mirabila
Trapa carinthiaca
Trapa caspica
Trapa caucasica
Trapa colchica
Trapa conocarpa var. pyramidalis
Trapa conocarpa var. suecica
Trapa cruciata
Trapa danubialis
Trapa dimorphocarpa
Trapa europaea
Trapa europaea var. clipeata
Trapa europaea var. egregia
Trapa europaea var. macrocarpa
Trapa europaea var. vulgata
Trapa fastigiata
Trapa flerovii
Trapa grozdovii
Trapa hungarica
Trapa jankovicii
Trapa japonica var. longicollum
Trapa japonica var. magnicorona
Trapa kasachstanica
Trapa kazakorum
Trapa komarovii
Trapa laevis
Trapa longicarpa
Trapa longicarpa f. amplicornis
Trapa longicarpa f. brevicola
Trapa longicarpa f. concamerata
Trapa longicarpa f. elata
Trapa longicarpa f. falcata
Trapa longicarpa f. perangusticornis
Trapa longicarpa f. subcoronata
Trapa longicarpa subsp. perlongicornis
Trapa longicarpa subsp. valida
Trapa longicarpa subvar. miniata
Trapa longicarpa var. contortula
Trapa longicarpa var. loricata
Trapa longicarpa var. mammeata
Trapa longicarpa var. rubra
Trapa longicarpa var. spatiosa
Trapa longicornis
Trapa macrorhiza
Trapa maeotica
Trapa maleevii
Trapa manshurica
Trapa manshurica f. komarovii
Trapa manshurica var. tranzschelii
Trapa maximowiczii
Trapa media
Trapa metschorica
Trapa muzzanensis
Trapa muzzanensis var. europaea
Trapa natans f. quadrispinosa
Trapa natans var. amurensis
Trapa natans var. borysthenica
Trapa natans var. europaea
Trapa natans var. hamata
Trapa natans var. natans
Trapa natans var. quadrispinosa
Trapa natans var. suroshensis
Trapa numidica
Trapa okensis
Trapa pectinata
Trapa pseudocolchica
Trapa pseudoincisa
Trapa pseudoincisa var. aspinosa
Trapa pseudoincisa var. complana
Trapa pseudorossica
Trapa pyramidalis
Trapa quadricornis
Trapa quadrispinosa
Trapa quadrispinosa var. yongxiuensis
Trapa ×raciborskii
Trapa rossica
Trapa rossica var. pseudorossica
Trapa saissanica
Trapa sajanensis
Trapa septentrionalis
Trapa sibirica
Trapa sibirica var. altaica
Trapa sibirica var. saisanica
Trapa sibirica var. ussuriensis
Trapa spryginii
Trapa taiwanensis
Trapa tranzschelii
Trapa turbinata
Trapa ucrainica
Trapa uralensis
Trapa verbanensis
Trapa wolgensis

OVERZICHT

WaterErg nat
BodemLeemachtig
LichtDirect helder (6 Uur)
Temperatuur20° C
Vochtigheid80
Kiemrust4 Maanden
pH6,5
Druk1.013

DETAILS

Onderhoudsinstructies
Water chestnut requires full sunlight and warm temperatures to thrive. It prefers high humidity and should be kept in waterlogged conditions. The plant does not tolerate frost and should be protected from cold temperatures. Regular monitoring of water levels and quality is essential for optimal growth.
Bodem
Trapa natans prefers loamy soil that is consistently wet or waterlogged. The soil should be rich in nutrients to support the plant's growth. Good drainage is not necessary as the plant thrives in aquatic environments.
Kunstmest
A balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10 can be used to support the growth of water chestnut. Fertilize the plant during the growing season to ensure it receives adequate nutrients.
Verpotten
Repotting is not applicable for Trapa natans as it is an aquatic plant that grows in water bodies. Instead, ensure that the plant has enough space to spread and grow in its aquatic environment.
Voortplanting
Water chestnut can be propagated through its seeds. Collect the mature seeds from the spiny fruits and plant them in waterlogged soil or directly in water bodies. Propagation is best done in the spring when temperatures are warm.
Snoeien
Pruning is not required for Trapa natans. However, removing dead or decaying leaves can help maintain the plant's health and prevent the spread of diseases.
Toxiciteit
Trapa natans is not known to be toxic to pets or humans. However, the spiny fruits can cause physical injury if handled carelessly.
Aanvullend
Water chestnut can become invasive in some regions, so it is important to monitor its growth and spread. Regularly check for any signs of overgrowth and take necessary measures to control its spread if needed.
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