Variegated Water Celery (Oenanthe javanica 'Flamingo') is a vibrant, fast-growing aquatic plant known for its striking pink, white, and green foliage. This colorful creeper adds a lively splash to pond edges, stream beds, and water gardens, where it trails beautifully over rocks and containers.
Why You'll Love It:
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Eye-catching tri-color foliage in shades of pink, cream, and green
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Fast-growing groundcover that fills in spaces quickly
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Excellent for softening pond edges and containers
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Edible leaves with a mild celery-like flavor (if grown chemical-free)
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Ideal for both ornamental and functional water garden use
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade; brighter light enhances variegation
💧 Water: Keep consistently moist or submerged in shallow water
🌱 Soil: Rich, loamy, or silty soil with consistent moisture
🌡 Temperature: Hardy in zones 6–11; can tolerate heat and mild frost
🌿 Humidity: Thrives in high humidity and damp environments
✂️ Pruning: Trim regularly to maintain shape and prevent overgrowth
🍽 Feeding: Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced aquatic plant food
🌸 Propagation: Easily propagated by stem cuttings or root division
⚠️ Toxicity: Non-toxic; edible when untreated with chemicals
