Ludwigia jussiaeoides
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Ludwigia jussiaeoides

Wingleaf primrose-willow · Primrose-willow · Wingleaf waterprimrose

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–11
Click count
9
Observations
11

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Wingleaf primrose-willow needs plenty of light to grow vigorously, as it originated in sunny habitats. Although it can tolerate lower light levels, its health may decline. Throughout its development, abundant sunlight is necessary for its petals to be firm, fragrant, and vibrant. If exposed to insufficient light, its growth can become stunted.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–37.8°C

Wingleaf primrose-willow is native to habitats where temperatures range from 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). It may require seasonal adjustments to achieve optimal growth and development. Care should be taken to replicate these temperature conditions.

Ideal temperature: 5–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

When most of the Wingleaf primrose-willow's flowers have opened fully, it's time to resume fertilizing. At the peak of flowering, apply fertilizer every three to four weeks, weather permitting. Then, once the plant begins producing fewer new flowers, stop fertilizing; there's no need to feed it when it can no longer produce additional blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Genus
Ludwigia
Family
Onagraceae
Hardiness Zone
5-11
Mature Height
0.91 m to 1.83 m
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
2.54 cm to 5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica

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Common Names (3)

en Wingleaf primrose-willow
en Primrose-willow
en Wingleaf waterprimrose