Ornduffia umbricola Plant Care
Ornduffia umbricola (Aston) Tippery & Les
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Ornduffia umbricola, also known as the lax marsh-flower, is a species of plant in the Menyanthaceae family of wetland plants that is endemic to Australia. There are two recognised varieties.
Partial to full shade
At a glance
How do you care for Ornduffia umbricola?
Ornduffia umbricola grows best in partial to full shade.
Where Is the Ornduffia umbricola Native To?
What Is the Ornduffia umbricola?
Ornduffia umbricola (Ornduffia umbricola) belongs to the Menyanthaceae family within the Ornduffia genus. Ornduffia umbricola is native to Australia.
Ornduffia umbricola displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ornduffia umbricola produces small, white or pink flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Ornduffia umbricola Need?
Ornduffia umbricola thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Ornduffia umbricola in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ornduffia umbricola?
Moist, acidic soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Ornduffia umbricola to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ornduffia umbricola?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Ornduffia umbricola?
Ornduffia umbricola can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to ornduffia albiflora plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Ornduffia umbricola Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ornduffia umbricola, 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 Ornduffia umbricola?
Ornduffia umbricola is susceptible to aphids, leaf miners, slugs. 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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Ornduffia umbricola 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 Ornduffia genus — compare its care with other Ornduffia species on PlantoScan.
Ornduffia is part of the Menyanthaceae plant family — browse all Menyanthaceae genera and species.
Ornduffia umbricola copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ornduffia umbricola (Aston) Tippery & Les, family Menyanthaceae (first published in Novon 19: 410 (2009)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ornduffia umbricola, 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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