Waterblommetjie is a delightful edible tuberous rhizome. Enjoy waterblommetjie in homemade recipes from winter through to spring.
Family name: Aponogetonaceae Common name: waterblommetjie, cape pond weed, water hawthorn Sun Exposure: Full sun and semi-shade Planting time:March to May Flowering time: June to September Active growth time: October to February Lifting time: March Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): Tuberous rhizome Mature height: 10-60cm Planting spacing: 1m Lowest temperature: 0° Position: Plant in relatively clean water. A depth of 10-60cm is suitable and you can throw them in during autumn. Most rhizomes sink, but they can be weighted down with a stone. Another option is to plant in a container filled with well-composted soil, just ensure you cover the top 2cm of the pot with coarse sand or fine pebbles to prevent soil from escaping.
