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Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba'

Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata

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✦ DIFFICULTY Advanced

Benefits from more deliberate care.

☀ LIGHT Very High

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Required

Injected CO₂ is important for expected growth.

↗ GROWTH Medium

Weekly trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba'

A demanding whorled ludwigia in vivid pink and orange.

Cuba' forms beautiful pinwheel whorls of narrow leaves in shades of pink, peach and orange. It requires CO2, strong light, soft water and steady dosing to thrive, making it a true high-tech specimen plant.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementMidground

Typical height6–16 in

Typical width3 in

Suggested minimum tank10 gal

Suggested tank height12 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightVery High

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR50–130

Injected CO₂Required

CO₂ benefitVery High

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingLow

Water-column feedingHigh

Overall fertilizer demandHigh

Iron demandHigh

MicronutrientsModerate

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature70–82°F

pH6–7.5

GH1–10 dGH

KH0–5 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant stems individually; brighter light and iron deepen the red.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

Colors up as it converts to submersed growth under good light.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Stays green and leggy in low light; needs iron and light for red tones.

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