Common Name: Red Leaf Ludwigia, Red Repens
Native to: U.S. and Mexico
Height: 12 to 20 inches
Width: 2 to 3 inches, based on leaf growth
Growth Rate: Fast
Placement: Mid to Background
Lighting Needs: Medium to very high lighting (2 - 4 watts/gal)
Temperature: 75 to 79 degrees
Hardness: Does best in soft, slightly acidic water
Difficulty: Easy
Native to: U.S. and Mexico
Height: 12 to 20 inches
Width: 2 to 3 inches, based on leaf growth
Growth Rate: Fast
Placement: Mid to Background
Lighting Needs: Medium to very high lighting (2 - 4 watts/gal)
Temperature: 75 to 79 degrees
Hardness: Does best in soft, slightly acidic water
Difficulty: Easy
Ludwigia repens is popular, beautiful and easy to grow stem plant that will thrive in most aquariums with the basics. The plant typically grows to a height of 12 to 20 inches. The width of each stem is about 2 to 3 inches, based on leaf growth.The leaves ae opposite is very variable and wide eliptic.
In order to achieve strong shoots the substrate should be nutrient rich and light intensity high. The red color is more intense if proper lighting is provided. Three to five strong specimens can be used for the mid to background area. Ludwigia repens can grow well in both very soft and hard water although soft, slightly acidic water is best. Optimum growth temperature is 75 to 79 degrees, although it can grow in temps from 59 to 79 degrees.
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