🌿 Ludwigia Palustris Red (Ludwigia palustris)
🌿Ludwigia Palustris Red (Ludwigia palustris)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Red Stem Plant • Vibrant Aquascape Plant • Midground–Background Plant
📋 Ludwigia Palustris Red (Ludwigia palustris) is a striking stem plant prized for its Bright Red to Orange Leaves and fast-growing nature.
Under strong lighting and proper nutrients, it develops intense coloration, making it a perfect contrast plant in aquascapes.
It grows vertically with dense foliage and responds well to trimming, allowing aquarists to shape it into lush bushes or layered backgrounds.
With the right conditions, it becomes a stunning Color Accent Plant that enhances depth and vibrancy in planted aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🔴 Bright Red Coloration: Intense hues under strong light
📏 Fast-Growing Stem Plant: Quickly fills background areas
✂️ Easy to Trim & Shape: Ideal for aquascaping layouts
🌱 CO2 Boosted Growth: Enhances color and density
💚 High Contrast Plant: Pairs well with green species
🧾 A Quick Look at Ludwigia Palustris Red
📛 Common Name: Ludwigia Red
🔬 Scientific Name:Ludwigia palustris
👨👩👧 Family: Onagraceae
🌍 Origin: North America & Europe
📏 Max Size: 20–50 cm (≈ 8–20″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20–28 °C (≈ 68–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
💖 Growth Rate: Fast
💡 Lighting Needs: Moderate to high
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ (Recommended for best coloration)
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Stem Groups
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted / TC/ Cup: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived perennial
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate to high
🐣 Propagation: Stem cuttings

















