Add rich, natural color to your planted aquarium with Dark Red Ludwigia, a classic red stem plant prized for its deep crimson tones and easy care. This fast-growing freshwater plant creates stunning contrast against green plants, making it a favorite for aquascaping, nature aquariums, and community tanks.
Dark Red Ludwigia thrives in a wide range of freshwater conditions and develops its most intense red coloration under medium to high lighting. It grows vertically and branches easily, allowing you to shape it through trimming for lush, professional-looking aquascapes.
Perfect for both beginner and advanced aquarists, Ludwigia repens also helps improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients and nitrates.
✅ Key Features
Deep red to wine-colored leaves
Easy red plant for freshwater aquariums
Ideal for planted tanks and aquascaping
Grows well without CO₂ (CO₂ enhances color)
Helps reduce nitrates and improve tank health
Simple propagation by stem cuttings
🌱 Plant Care Information
Scientific Name:Ludwigia repens
Common Name: Dark Red Ludwigia
Placement: Midground to Background
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lighting: Medium to High
CO₂: Optional (recommended for best red color)
Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
pH Range: 5.5–7.5
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
BEFORE YOU ORDER!
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I like this plant, however I just noticed last night my mystery snails also like it......now it looks sad. I even had a few pieces broke off the plant and floating (which I replanted). So I did love this plant, now I'm a little skeptical. I hope the snails don't kill it.
These were bigger than I expected with really long roots, had to cut the basket off around them to get them out! Nice healthy plants sent to me as always, can always order from you with confidence.