How much sunlight does my Marsh Seedbox need?

Marsh Seedbox requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Marsh Seedbox?

Marsh Seedbox is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Marsh Seedbox?

Marsh Seedbox should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Marsh Seedbox?

Marsh Seedbox grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Marsh Seedbox be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Marsh Seedbox can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Marsh Seedbox?

Marsh Seedbox can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Marsh Seedbox easy to care for?

Marsh Seedbox is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Marsh Seedbox?

Marsh Seedbox prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Hampshire-purslane and Water purslane

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ludwigia palustris

Genus

Ludwigia

Family

Onagraceae

Order

Myrtales

How to care for Marsh Seedbox

Water

How often to water your Marsh Seedbox

Marsh Seedbox needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Marsh Seedbox in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Marsh Seedbox: 1ft from a window

Marsh Seedbox love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Marsh Seedbox does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Marsh Seedbox in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Marsh Seedbox

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Marsh Seedbox: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Marsh Seedbox after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Marsh Seedbox is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors