What Temperature Does Elodea Live In

The ideal temperature for elodea ranges from 65 to 75 degrees F (18 to 24 degrees C), but it is able to survive much colder temperatures. Even in icy temperatures during the winter, elodea continues to thrive, though its growth rate significantly drops.

What environment does Elodea live in?

Grows in a variety of pond habitats but prefers to grow in fine sediments at the bottom of cool, spring-fed ponds. One of the few pond plants that can remain green all winter long. Reproduces primarily through stem fragments.

What are the best growing conditions for Elodea?

Keep the habitat at temperatures ranging from 50 to 77° F for Egeria densa, and 45-65°F for Elodea canadensis. Your container should be large enough to submerge the entirety of the Elodea in treated water. Elodea can grow if it is free floating, but it does grow more vigorously if it is rooted in a substrate.