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Ludwigia laruotteana

A Ludwigia of the Brazilian Cerrado, growing in marshes, wet grassland and the margins of streams and palm swamps across south-central Brazil. It is a sun-loving wetland herb best grown emersed in a bog or pond setting with constantly wet roots.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodAquatic

Where it grows wild

Cerrado Ludwigia grow in permanently wet ground such as marshes, wet campo and the margins of streams and palm swamps, which stay moist through the dry season. The habitat description is generalised from the genus and region.

Recorded elevations are 0–1500 m (median 546 m); the measured sites span 490–1220 m.

BrazilGoiásMato GrossoMinas GeraisSão PauloEspírito Santo

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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