Glandular ludwigia
Ludwigia glandulosa
Family : Onagraceae
Fine-stemmed aquatic plant with lanceolate leaves and reddish coloration under strong light. Ideal for background planting.
Description
Ludwigia glandulosa is an aquatic plant native to North American wetlands. Its erect stems can reach 50 cm in height. Leaves are opposite, lanceolate, olive green to bright red depending on light intensity. It produces small yellow flowers at the surface. In aquariums, it requires moderate to high lighting and CO2 supplementation to develop its best colors.
Habitat
Region :
Marshes, riverbanks and wetlands
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Keep temperature between 22-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 3-8. Intense lighting (0.5-1 W/L) promotes red coloration. Regular liquid fertilizer and CO2 supplementation recommended. Prune regularly to prevent legginess.
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