Ludwigia Repens 5cm Pot
Ludwigia Repens
Add vibrant colour and natural movement to your planted aquarium with Ludwigia Repens. This popular aquatic stem plant is loved by aquascapers for its attractive green to reddish leaves and relatively easy-going nature.
With good lighting and sufficient nutrients, Ludwigia Repens can develop deeper red tones, creating a beautiful contrast against green aquarium plants. Its upright growth makes it an excellent choice for the midground or background of planted tanks and works well in both beginner-friendly and more advanced aquascapes.
Ludwigia Repens is a fast-growing stem plant, making it a useful choice for adding height and filling out an aquarium. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth and allows you to shape the plant to suit your aquascape.
Care at a Glance:
• Scientific Name: Ludwigia repens
• Common Name: Red Ludwigia
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Placement: Midground to background
• Growth: Fast-growing
• Lighting: Low to high
• CO₂: Beneficial but not essential
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Best For: Planted tanks and aquascapes
Why Choose Ludwigia Repens?
• Easy-growing and beginner-friendly
• Attractive green to red foliage
• Fast growth helps fill out planted tanks
• Great for creating colour contrast
• Responds well to trimming and propagation
• Suitable for a wide range of planted aquariums
For the best colour and growth, provide good lighting, regular fertilisation and stable aquarium conditions. CO₂ supplementation can encourage faster growth and stronger colouration.
Please note: Aquarium plants are living products and may vary slightly in size, colour and appearance depending on growth stage and growing conditions.