Ludwigia peploides is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family known by the common names floating primrose-willow and creeping water primrose. It is native to many parts of the Americas, but it can be found on many continents and spreads easily to become naturalized. It is well known as a troublesome aquatic noxious weedthat invades water ecosystems and can clog waterways. The flower has 5 to 6 lance-shaped sepals beneath a corolla of 5 or 6 bright yellow petals up to 2.4 centimeters long. The fruit is a hard, cylindrical capsule.
Ludwigia Peploides Care
Ludwigia Peploides
Other names: Floating Primrose-willow
What is the plant
It could be invasive outside North and South America, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
8a - 11
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
It's a water plant.
Sunlight
They do require a high light intensity of 3 to 5 watts per gallon of full spectrum (5000-7000K) light.
Soil
The Ludwigia Repens has very strong roots, so you can use almost any kind of substrate. However, it is better not to use sand, as this can suffocate the roots. Also, if your substrate does not have nutrients you have to consider using chemicals to “feed” the plant, at least in the first few months.
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Temperature
They do require a high light intensity of 3 to 5 watts per gallon of full spectrum (5000-7000K) light.
Container
Needs water tank.
Popularity
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