Hyssop-leaf Seedbox Plant Care
Ludwigia hyssopifolia (G.Don) Exell
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Ludwigia hyssopifolia, called seedbox and linear leaf water primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Ludwigia, native to the New World Tropics and widely introduced to the rest of the world's tropics. A serious weed of rice paddies, a single plant can produce 250,000 seeds.
Full sun to part shade
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How do you care for Hyssop-leaf Seedbox?
Hyssop-leaf Seedbox grows best in full sun to part shade.
What Is the Hyssop-leaf Seedbox?
Hyssop-leaf Seedbox (Ludwigia hyssopifolia) belongs to the Onagraceae family within the Ludwigia genus. Hyssop-leaf Seedbox is native to the New World Tropics and widely introduced to the rest of the world's tropics. Hyssop-leaf Seedbox is also known as Water Primrose.
Hyssop-leaf Seedbox displays a spreading, aquatic plant growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Hyssop-leaf Seedbox produces small yellow flowers.
What Light Does the Hyssop-leaf Seedbox Need?
Hyssop-leaf Seedbox thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hyssop-leaf Seedbox?
Rich, loamy soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Hyssop-leaf Seedbox to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Hyssop-leaf Seedbox?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Hyssop-leaf Seedbox?
Hyssop-leaf Seedbox can be propagated through stem cuttings, division.
Is the Hyssop-leaf Seedbox Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hyssop-leaf Seedbox, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hyssop-leaf Seedbox?
Hyssop-leaf Seedbox is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Hyssop-leaf Seedbox is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Ludwigia genus — compare its care with other Ludwigia species on PlantoScan.
Ludwigia is part of the Onagraceae plant family — browse all Onagraceae genera and species.
Hyssop-leaf Seedbox thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ludwigia hyssopifolia (G.Don) Exell, family Onagraceae (first published in Garcia de Orta 5: 471 (1957)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hyssop-leaf Seedbox, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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