Ludwigia Palustris Red

Ludwigia Palustris Red

Ludwigia Palustris Red is a red-form selection of the classic North American Ludwigia palustris, producing deep red coloration that develops even under medium light with CO₂ — making it one of the more color-accessible red stem plants for aquariums that cannot support fully high-light demanding species. The deep red color provides genuine warm contrast in planted aquarium compositions without requiring the most extreme high-tech conditions.

Care tip: Ludwigia Palustris Red grows best in high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and pH 6.0–7.0. Regular liquid fertilization supports healthy growth and best coloration.

Growing to 8 to 16 inches, Palustris Red is a vigorous midground to background plant that responds well to regular trimming. The red coloration develops and deepens progressively with increasing light intensity — under medium light with CO₂ it produces satisfying deep red; under high light the color becomes even more vivid and saturated. Regular trimming ensures fresh, most vividly colored new growth is always displayed.

This moderate plant grows best under high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.0 provide comfortable conditions. Iron-rich liquid fertilization directly supports and deepens the red coloration. Regular trimming and consistent conditions maintain the deep red display that makes this species a valuable midground to background contrast plant.

In the aquascape, Ludwigia Palustris Red provides deep red background color that is accessible under medium light with CO₂ — a practical advantage over species that require maximum high-light conditions for any color at all. The deep red tones contrast beautifully with green foreground plants and provide warm color anchoring in the background zone. It is a reliable red contrast plant for mid-tech planted aquariums.

Ludwigia Palustris Red is a practical, deeply colored red stem plant for aquarists who want genuine deep red in the midground to background without the most extreme high-light demands. Its accessibility under medium light with CO₂ makes it one of the most practical red stem plants for mid-tech planted aquariums.

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