Is Floating Primrose-willow safe for pets?

Yes, Floating Primrose-willow (Ludwigia Peploides) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Floating Primrose-willow easy to care for?

Floating Primrose-willow has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires aquatic watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Floating Primrose-willow grow indoors?

Floating Primrose-willow is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Floating Primrose-willow (Ludwigia Peploides) is a perennial aquatic in the Onagraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ludwigia peploides is a perennial aquatic plant known for forming dense mats in freshwater habitats.

Last updated: February 2026

Floating Primrose-willow

Ludwigia Peploides

Ludwigia peploides is a perennial aquatic plant known for forming dense mats in freshwater habitats.

Quick Facts

Type

aquatic

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

aquatic

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, habitat creation

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Floating Primrose-willow

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Onagraceae

Genus:Ludwigia