Ludwigia bonariensis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Carolina primrose-willow
- Plant type
- Aquatic plant
- Growth habit
- Floating
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Standing water
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Wetlands of the southeastern United States
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Ludwigia bonariensis is
Ludwigia bonariensis is an aquatic plant known as the Carolina primrose-willow. It prefers to drift upon the surface of the water.
You will notice it in the wetlands of the southeastern United States. It needs full sun and standing water to thrive in your space.
Living with this plant means maintaining warm temperatures and high humidity. You can increase your collection by taking a simple cutting.
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People and Ludwigia bonariensis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Native roots
For centuries, this plant flourished across the wetland ecosystems of the southeastern United States.
- 19th century
Botanical documentation
Naturalists began identifying and recording the species within its native range as interest in American wetland flora grew.
- Modern era
Horticultural interest
Collectors now maintain it in aquatic setups, appreciating its floating habit and specific environmental needs.
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Frequently asked about Ludwigia bonariensis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Ludwigia bonariensis?
Ludwigia bonariensis is a species in the Ludwigia genus. Commonly known as Carolina primrose-willow, a aquatic plant, and with a floating growth habit. Native to Wetlands of the southeastern United States.
How do you care for Ludwigia bonariensis?
Reference care guidance for Ludwigia bonariensis: full sun light, standing water watering, warm temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Ludwigia bonariensis?
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Where can I see real photos of Ludwigia bonariensis?
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