Ludwigia myrtifolia
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Ludwigia myrtifolia
- Plant type
- Aquatic plant
- Growth habit
- Floating
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Standing water
- Temperature
- Tropical
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical wetlands
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Ludwigia myrtifolia is
Ludwigia myrtifolia is an aquatic plant that prefers to rest on the surface of your water. Its growth habit is floating, which makes it a steady presence in a shallow container or pond.
You will find this plant thrives in the warmth of a tropical setting. Because it requires standing water and full sun, it is a straightforward companion for a bright outdoor space.
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People and Ludwigia myrtifolia
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern
Wetland origins
People living near tropical wetlands have long observed this plant drifting in shallow, sun-drenched waters.
- Modern era
Aquatic cultivation
The plant moved into water gardens and collections as hobbyists sought specimens that occupy the surface layer of a pond.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Ludwigia myrtifolia
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Ludwigia myrtifolia?
Ludwigia myrtifolia is a species in the Ludwigia genus. Commonly known as Ludwigia myrtifolia, a aquatic plant, and with a floating growth habit. Native to Tropical wetlands.
How do you care for Ludwigia myrtifolia?
Reference care guidance for Ludwigia myrtifolia: full sun light, standing water watering, tropical temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Ludwigia myrtifolia?
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Where can I see real photos of Ludwigia myrtifolia?
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