20/12/2020
Ludwigia repens ❤️
Variety of Ludwigia repens from North America with striking dark red leaves and stalk. Stems from 20-50 cm and 4-6 cm wide. It provides a great colour contrast to the green shades in the aquarium. Plant in large groups to enhance the decorative effect, and prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.
The plant has few demands, but if light is insufficient the lower leaves tend to fall off. In strong light the colour becomes more intense.
When you first buy the plant, make sure it has a reddish color and the leaves are not damaged in any way. It is well known that parasites or a disease can actually infect a plant that looks “broken” or damaged and this is something you don’t want to place in your tank. It is recommended to get the plant as early as possible, when it’s still young, to give it time to adapt properly to the conditions in your tank.
The Ludwigia Repens has very strong roots, so you can use almost any kind of substrate. However, it is better not to use sand, as this can suffocate the roots. Also, if your substrate does not have nutrients you have to consider using chemicals to “feed” the plant, at least in the first few months. This will help it create a strong root system and you will not have to struggle with its maintenance in the future.
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