Ludwigia helminthorrhiza (Bushy Seed Box)
Ludwigia helminthorrhiza (Bushy Seed Box) with floating green leaves and thick white submerged root structures
Botanical name: Ludwigia helminthorrhiza
Common names: Bushy Seed Box, Rattlebox
Family: Onagraceae
Origin: South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Bog or aquatic
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Invasive: Can spread quickly, needs controlLudwigia helminthorrhiza is found on the banks of rivers or lakes and can also be found in marshy areas. This floating plant is characterised by its distinctive aerial roots and strong root network, which provide a good hiding-place for young fish.
A very decorative plant in open aquariums, and also suitable for garden ponds in the summer.
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