Philydrum lanuginosum
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Philydrum lanuginosum

Woolly frog's mouth · Woolly-water-lily · Woolly water-lily · Frogsmouth

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–41 °C
Hardiness
Zone 8–13
Click count
8
Observations
161

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.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 15–41.1°C
💨 Humidity
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

Tags (5)

Common Names (4)

en Woolly frog's mouth
en Woolly-water-lily
en Woolly water-lily
en Frogsmouth