Ludwigia linifolia — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Ludwigia linifolia

Ludwigia Linifolia

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A note from PlantMom

Seed box shows good resistance to disease and typically is not very susceptible to illnesses. Still, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. When infections occur, they are generally mild. Regarding upkeep, this plant needs a moderate level of care. It should be pruned on a regular basis to preserve a tidy appearance and support healthy growth. Applying fertilizer can also encourage it to flower. Seed box is appropriate for anyone who has an outdoor area, such as a garden or a patio, and does not demand extensive plant-care experience. It may need extra attention if cultivated indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Ludwigia Linifolia.

Light

Seed box is a plant species that does best when exposed to full, unshaded sunlight. It is native to habitats with strong, abundant sunshine. Both insufficient and excessive sunlight can harm its health, for example by inhibiting its growth.

Temperature

The seed box comes from tropical regions, where the climate is usually warm and humid. Consequently, it is well adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable temperature environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It generally cannot withstand cold and needs higher temperatures for growth. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Fertilizer

Seed box benefits from regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should fertilize Seed box about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Seed box thrive.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Genus
Ludwigia
Family
Onagraceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
0.49 m to 3.05 m
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Burkina Faso, Egypt, India, Angola, Mexico, Guatemala, Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Brunei, Benin, Mali, Cuba, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Cameroon, Liberia, Venezuela, Brazil, Ghana, Suriname, Congo, Nepal, Central African Republic, Honduras, Peru, Sudan, Mauritania, Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Chad, China, Colombia, Bolivia, Togo, El Salvador, Senegal, Singapore, Nicaragua, Guyana, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Bhutan, Gambia, Congo (DRC), Thailand, Gabon
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Southeastern Primrose-Willow en Linear-leaf water primrose en Primrose willow en Swamp primrose en Water primrose
ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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