🌿Ludwigia Palustris Super Red (Ludwigia palustris ‘Super Red’)
🌿Ludwigia Palustris Super Red (Ludwigia palustris ‘Super Red’)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Red Stem Plant • Intense Color Aquascape Plant • Midground–Background Plant
📋 Ludwigia Palustris Super Red (Ludwigia palustris ‘Super Red’) is a highly sought-after aquarium plant known for its Deep Crimson Red Leaves and compact growth.
This enhanced variety produces stronger and more consistent red coloration compared to standard Ludwigia palustris, even under moderate lighting.
It grows vertically with dense foliage and responds well to trimming, making it ideal for shaping into vibrant bushes or layered backgrounds.
With proper care, it develops into a stunning High-Impact Red Accent Plant that brings bold contrast to planted aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🔴 Deep Crimson Red Leaves: More intense than standard varieties
📏 Compact Stem Growth: Dense and bushy structure
✂️ Easy to Trim & Shape: Ideal for aquascaping
🌱 CO2 Enhanced Color: Boosts vibrancy and density
💚 Strong Contrast Plant: Perfect with green species
🧾 A Quick Look at Ludwigia Palustris Super Red
📛 Common Name: Ludwigia Super Red
🔬 Scientific Name: Ludwigia palustris ‘Super Red’
👨👩👧 Family: Onagraceae
🌍 Origin: Cultivated form of North American species
📏 Max Size: 20–40 cm (≈ 8–16″)
💧 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 color)
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Stem Groups
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted / T/C Cup: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived perennial
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate to high
🐣 Propagation: Stem cuttings
