Needle leaf ludwigia
Ludwigia arcuata
Familia : Onagraceae
PlantaAgua dulceclassic
Fine stem plant with narrow leaves, ideal for the background. Colors vary from green to red depending on lighting.
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Descripción
Ludwigia arcuata is a slender stem plant with opposite, linear leaves 2-4 cm long. Under intense lighting, the leaves turn orange-red. It grows quickly and is easy to prune. Highly valued for creating color contrasts in the aquarium. Can be grown emersed.
Hábitat
Región :
Marshes, river edges, wetlands
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura20–28 °C
pH5.5–7.5
GH2–10 °dGH
KH1–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
30 L
Grupo mín.
3
Tamaño adulto
30 cm
Esperanza de vida
2 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
High lighting to develop red colors. CO2 and liquid fertilization recommended. Regular pruning to maintain a bushy shape.