
Ammannia octandra
Ammannia octandra
Ammannia octandra is a semi-aquatic wetland herb native to South and Southeast Asia that thrives in consistently moist to wet soil. It prefers partial shade and warm, humid conditions typical of tropical marshes and pond margins. This species is rarely cultivated outside of specialty botanical collections and is best suited to bog gardens or aquatic setups.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 2-3 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out
Soil pH
4 – 5.9
Temperature
55° – 100°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.