How much sunlight does my creeping primrose-willow need?

creeping primrose-willow 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 creeping primrose-willow?

creeping primrose-willow 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 creeping primrose-willow?

creeping primrose-willow 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 creeping primrose-willow?

creeping primrose-willow grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

creeping primrose-willow

Q: How often should I water my creeping primrose-willow?

creeping primrose-willow 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.

About creeping primrose-willow

creeping primrose-willow is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

creeping primrose-willow likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ludwigia repens

Genus

Ludwigia

Family

Onagraceae

Order

Myrtales

How to care for creeping primrose-willow

Water

How often to water your creeping primrose-willow

creeping primrose-willow needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boston, Massachusetts.

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

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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 creeping primrose-willow in your home

Light needs and placement for plant creeping primrose-willow: 1ft from a window

creeping primrose-willow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boston, Massachusetts ⛅.

creeping primrose-willow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients