🌿 Ludwigia senegalensis (Ludwigia senegalensis)
🌿 Ludwigia senegalensis (Ludwigia senegalensis)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Stem Plant • Midground Plant • Background Plant
📋 Ludwigia senegalensis (Ludwigia senegalensis) is a highly decorative stem plant prized for its Unique Patterned Leaves Featuring Green, Red, and Purple Veining.
Unlike most Ludwigia species, this plant displays intricate mosaic-like patterns, making it a true centerpiece in aquascapes.
With proper lighting and nutrients, its coloration intensifies, producing stunning visual contrast.
It serves as a standout Patterned Feature Stem Plant, perfect for high-impact aquascaping layouts.
💡 Highlights
🎨 Patterned Leaves: Distinct mosaic-like coloration
❤️ Red & Purple Veins: Striking visual detail
🌿 Unique Appearance: Unlike typical stem plants
✨ High Impact: Strong focal point in aquascapes
🧠 Intermediate Care: Best with stable conditions
🧾 A Quick Look at Ludwigia senegalensis
📛 Common Name: Ludwigia Senegalensis
🔬 Scientific Name:Ludwigia senegalensis
👨👩👧 Family: Onagraceae
🌍 Origin: Africa
📏 Max Size: 20–40 cm (≈ 8–16″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28 °C (≈ 72–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Growth Rate: Moderate
💡 Lighting Needs: Moderate to high (essential for color)
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Groups
🧬 Tissue Culture:✅ Yes
🌿 Potted / T/C Cup: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived with proper care
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate to high (water column feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Cuttings
