Hydrophyllum Macrophyllum

Hydrophyllum Macrophyllum Care

Hydrophyllum Macrophyllum

Other names: Hairy Waterleaf

What is the plant

Hydrophyllum macrophyllum, commonly known as the hairy waterleaf or largeleaf waterleaf, is a species of plant in the borage family. It is native to the eastern United States where it is found primarily in the Midwest and Upper South. Its natural habitat is forests with mesic, rocky, calcareous soil.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

4°C - 20°C

hardiness zone

10 - 12

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Sunlight
Virginia waterleaf prefers shady sites. This native perennial prefers shady to partly shady sites (but tolerates full sun)
Soil
Loamy soil rich in organic matter is the best
Container
Plants can be dug out but the relatively fragile green or reddish green stems break easily, leaving the extensive root system intact to regrow if not done carefully

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Hydrophyllum Macrophyllum Care

How to Care for the Plant

Sunlight

Soil

Container

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