Floating Spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phyllanthaceae
- Genus:
- Phyllanthus
- Species:
- Phyllanthus fluitans
- USDA Symbol:
- PHFL10
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 3 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- fish, aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in freshwater habitats like ponds and slow-moving streams.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI