Glandular ludwigia
Ludwigia glandulosa
PlantFreshwater
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 3–8 |
| KH | 2–5 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 1 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank40 L
Min. group1
Adult size50 cm
Lifespan3 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
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.