LUDWIGIA PALUSTRIS
This cosmopolitan stem plant turns red easier and is smaller than the well-known Ludwigia repens ’Rubin’.
Each stalk becomes 2-4 cm wide and 10-30 cm high. The plant willingly creates side shoots, but cutting increases the amount and leaves the plant even denser. The cut-off shoots can be replanted and they quickly generate new roots.
The plant becomes intensely red and grows better, when placed in light and with added CO2.
PLANT INFO:
Type: |
Stem |
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Origin: |
Cosmopolitan |
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Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. |
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Growth rate: |
Medium |
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Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. |
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Height: |
10 - 30+ |
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Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. |
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Light demand: |
Low |
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The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. |
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CO2 : |
Low |
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A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. |
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The easy plants:
These plants can thrive and grow well in low-light aquariums.
CO2 supply is recommended because the CO2 supply, despite the low light, ensures the growth of the plants.
The time expenditure per week is less than ½ hour because the plants grow slowly.
Bottom substrate at the beginning and liquid fertiliser for weekly use.