Ludwigia Repens
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Ludwigia Repens
Ludwigia repens is a popular and hardy stem plant from North and Central America, often sold in “lead bunches” for convenience. It is loved for its ability to shift from green to deep red depending on light intensity and nutrient availability. Easy to grow and adaptable, it is suitable for beginners and experts alike, providing vibrant color and dense growth in midground to background areas of an aquascape.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
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Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium
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Care Level: Easy
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Light Requirements: Low to High Light
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CO₂ Requirements: CO₂ Optional
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Placement: Midground, Background
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Growth Characteristics: Medium to Fast-Growing, Stem Plant
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Water Parameters: Soft to Moderately Hard Water, pH 6.0–7.5
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Special Features: Red-green foliage; color intensifies under high light
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Country of Origin: North & Central America
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Light: Low to high; higher light promotes redder foliage
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Water: Prefers clean, stable water with soft to moderately hard hardness
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Temperature: 64–82°F (18–28°C)
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Soil: Nutrient-rich substrate beneficial; can also absorb from water column
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Placement: Best for midground or background planting
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Size: Can reach 20–50 cm in height
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Rate: Medium to fast growth depending on light and nutrients
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Foliage: Oval leaves, green in low light and red under stronger light
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Flowering: Produces small yellow flowers in emersed growth
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Fertilizer: Benefits from regular macro- and micronutrient dosing
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CO₂: Optional; enhances growth rate and color vibrancy
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Pruning/Propagation: Trim and replant healthy cuttings to maintain density
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Special Tips: Group planting enhances bushy appearance and color impact
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