Brazilian Watermeal
Wolffia brasiliensis
Jared Shorma
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Wolffia
- Species:
- Wolffia brasiliensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, silty or clayey substrate
- pH:
- 6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in stagnant or slow-moving water bodies