Water
Maintain a consistently moist environment by keeping the plant fully submerged in clean, fresh water. Avoid stagnant water, which can lead to poor health and algae growth.
Water changes may be necessary if water quality deteriorates.
Also known as Duckweed · Tongue-Shape Bogmat
Wolffiella lingulata, the Tongueshape Bogmat, is a minute, free-floating aquatic plant known for its unique tongue-like shape, thriving in still or slow-moving freshwater.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
70% intensity
Avoid direct sun.
Keep submerged in clean, fresh water.
100% intensity
Avoid chlorinated or stagnant water.
Not applicable as it is a free-floating aquatic plant.
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal range 18-25°C.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly with aquatic plant food.
30% intensity
Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain a consistently moist environment by keeping the plant fully submerged in clean, fresh water. Avoid stagnant water, which can lead to poor health and algae growth.
Water changes may be necessary if water quality deteriorates.
Pruning is generally not required for Wolffiella lingulata. As it reproduces rapidly, overcrowding can occur.
If necessary, thin out the population by removing excess plants to maintain a healthy density and prevent competition for resources.
Propagation is primarily through vegetative reproduction, with new fronds budding off from existing ones. This occurs rapidly under optimal conditions, leading to quick colony expansion.
No special techniques are usually needed for propagation.
Repotting is not applicable as Wolffiella lingulata is a free-floating aquatic plant. It does not grow in soil and is not contained in a pot.
Its population can be managed by thinning out excess plants from the water body.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Wolffiella |
| Species | Wolffiella lingulata |
Similar in genus Wolffiella
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