Plant GuideWatercress
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🌿AquaticEasy
Watercress
Nasturtium officinale · Brassicaceae
Excellent indicator plant; thrives in moving, oxygen-rich water
pH 6.5 – 7.5
10 – 22°C
20–40 days
Growth: fast
Medium
Care Notes
Excellent indicator plant; thrives in moving, oxygen-rich water
Health Benefits
Rich in iron, calcium, antioxidants; supports detoxification and circulation
Culinary Uses
Salads, soups, garnish
Root Behaviour
Fine, dense
Common Problems
Problems
Overgrowth blocking channels
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Rare in balanced systems
Nutrient Demand
Low–Medium Demand
Suited to establishing systems
Compatible Systems
DwcFlow Channel
Tags
#aquatic#fast-growing#indicator-plant#cool-season
Season
Spring–Autumn