Philydrum lanuginosum
Woolly frog's mouth · Woolly-water-lily · Woolly water-lily · Frogsmouth
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Philydrum is a genus of tufted, herbaceous, aquatic macrophyte plants, one of three genera constituting the plant family Philydraceae.
Care Guide
💧 Water
Originating from marshlands, the woolly frog's mouth thrives in consistently moist soil and high humidity. To support its growth, water it weekly. As an aquatic perennial, this plant grows best outdoors near water bodies, benefiting from seasonal rainfall to maintain its moisture levels.
☀️ Light Full sun
Woolly frog's mouth flourishes when given plenty of sunlight. Native to environments with abundant light, it has adapted to utilize that energy for vigorous growth, especially during flowering. Too little sunlight can hinder its development, while too much can cause wilting.
🌡️ Temperature 15–41.1°C
Woolly frog's mouth originates from habitats with temperatures ranging from 59 to 105.8 °F (15 to 41 ℃). It favors mild climates and may need adjustments in different seasons depending on the ambient temperature.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
The woolly frog's mouth plant is characterized by its distinctive woolly foliage and unique flowers. To maintain its health, it is important to prune the plant in the spring. This involves removing dead growth and old stems to encourage the development of new shoots. Additionally, thinning out dense areas will improve air circulation and light penetration, which helps reduce the risk of disease. Proper pruning not only enhances flowering but also improves the plant's overall health.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Philydrum
- Family
- Philydraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-13
- Mature Height
- 49 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall, Early winter
- Native Area
- India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China