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Ludwigia rigida

A stiff, shrubby primrose-willow that is widespread in the seasonally wet savannas and marshes of tropical America, from southern Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil. It is a lowland sun-lover (median 200 m) that wants warmth, wet roots and full light.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Ludwigia of this type grow in open wet savanna, marsh edges, ditches and seasonally flooded ground. This is inferred from the genus and the distribution of the records in savanna regions such as the Rupununi and the Llanos.

Recorded elevations 0–2340 m, median 200 m; most records are lowland.

Mexico SoutheastBelizeHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamáColombiaVenezuelaGuyanaSurinameEcuadorBoliviaBrazil

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✓ 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
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