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Ludwigia Palustris

Ludwigia palustris

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy–Moderate

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT High

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Recommended

Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.

↗ GROWTH Fast

High trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Ludwigia Palustris

A stunning, intensely red stem plant that is surprisingly easy to grow.

Ludwigia palustris 'Super Red' is one of the best plants for adding vibrant red without needing a high-tech setup, though CO2 helps.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable Low-tech 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 width4 in

Suggested minimum tank10 gal

Suggested tank height18 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightHigh

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR30–100

Injected CO₂Recommended

CO₂ benefitHigh

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingModerate

Water-column feedingModerate

Overall fertilizer demandHigh

Iron demandModerate

MicronutrientsModerate

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature68–82°F

pH6–7.5

GH2–12 dGH

KH2–10 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Any

Plant stems individually.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

Adapts well.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Loses red color in low light.

KEEP EXPLORING

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Ludwigia Palustris

About Ludwigia Palustris

What this plant needs.

Placement + size

Energy demand

Where it feeds

Useful parameter range

How to plant it.

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Acclimation

What usually goes wrong.

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