Ludwigia Palustris "Red"

Ludwigia Palustris "Red"Ludwigia palustris Red Classic Deep Red Stem Plant Ludwigia palustris Red is a timeless aquarium stem plant prized for its broad leaves and rich burgundy to wine red coloration. Under strong light, it develops intense color with a bold, structured look, making it a staple in Dutch style and nature aquascapes where contrast and depth are key. Why Youll Love It Deep burgundy red tones under high light Broader leaves create bold contrast against fine

Ludwigia palustris ‘Red’ – Classic Deep-Red Stem Plant

Ludwigia palustris ‘Red’ is a timeless aquarium stem plant prized for its broad leaves and rich burgundy-to-wine red coloration. Under strong light, it develops intense color with a bold, structured look, making it a staple in Dutch-style and nature aquascapes where contrast and depth are key.

Why You’ll Love It

• 🔴 Deep burgundy-red tones under high light

• 🌿 Broader leaves create bold contrast against fine-leaf plants

• ✂️ Fast growing & easy to shape via trimming and replanting

• 🎨 Reliable red coloration even in moderately demanding setups

Care Requirements

• Difficulty: Easy to Medium

• Light: Medium to high (higher light = deeper red)

• CO₂: Recommended but not strictly required

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Placement: Midground to background

• Temperature: 18–28 °C (65–82 °F)

• pH: 5.5–7.5

Aquascaping Tips

• Trim tops frequently to encourage bushy growth

• Lower nitrates and higher light enhance red coloration

• Excellent companion to Rotala, Didiplis, and green carpeting plants like Monte Carlo or Glosso