Ludwigia Palustris Red
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Common Names: Red Ludwigia, Super Red Ludwigia
Scientific Name: Ludwigia palustris 'Red'
Ludwigia Palustris 'Red' is a vibrant aquatic plant admired for its striking red foliage, adding a splash of color to any aquascape. Native to North and Central America, it thrives in both submerged and emersed environments, making it suitable for aquariums, paludariums, ripariums, and vivariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium, Vivarium
- Care Level: Easy
- Light Requirements: Moderate to High Light
- CO₂ Requirements: CO₂ Optional
- Placement: Midground, Background
- Growth Characteristics: Fast-Growing, Upright
- Water Parameters: Slightly Acidic to Neutral Water, pH 6.5–7.5
- Special Features: Colorful Foliage, Red Hue
- Country of Origin: North and Central America
Essentials
- Light: Moderate to high; intense lighting enhances red coloration.
- Water: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Thrives submerged and adapts to emersed setups.
- Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C).
- Soil: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate for optimal growth. Moist, nutrient-dense soil is ideal for emersed conditions.
- Placement: Suitable for the midground or background in aquascapes, providing a vibrant contrast with its red foliage.
Features
- Size: Can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall under favorable conditions.
- Rate: Fast-growing; regular pruning encourages a bushier appearance.
- Foliage: Oval to lanceolate leaves that range from green to deep red, with more intense red hues under higher light and nutrient availability.
- Flowering: Produces small, inconspicuous flowers when grown emersed, particularly in ripariums or vivariums.
Care
- Fertilizer: Benefits from regular dosing with liquid fertilizers rich in micronutrients; CO₂ supplementation enhances growth and coloration but is not strictly necessary.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim stems regularly to encourage bushy growth; propagate by cutting healthy stems and replanting them in substrate or moist soil.
- Special Tips: Consistent high lighting and nutrient dosing are crucial to maintain vibrant red coloration; avoid sudden changes in water parameters to prevent stress.
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