Ludwigia Dark Red
Ludwigia Dark Red
Ludwigia Dark Red is a cultivar selected for particularly intense, deep red coloration under strong lighting and CO₂ — producing a darker, more saturated red than standard Ludwigia repens or palustris under comparable conditions. The deep, intense red tone creates a powerful warm background element in high-tech aquascapes where maximum color impact is the design priority.
Care tip: Ludwigia Dark 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 12 to 16 inches, Dark Red is a midground to background stem plant that rewards regular trimming with dense, intensely colored growth. The deep red coloration is most saturated in actively growing new tips under high light — regular trimming cycles keep this vivid new growth prominent in the composition and prevent the plant from developing the less colorful, woody lower stems typical of untrimmed stem plants.
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. Consistent iron-rich fertilization is particularly important for maintaining the intense deep red that defines this cultivar. Without adequate iron the coloration fades toward a more standard, less saturated red.
In the aquascape, Ludwigia Dark Red provides a deep, powerful red background color that anchors the warm color composition of any high-tech planted aquarium. Groups of Dark Red in the background create a concentrated field of intense red that provides strong visual contrast against green foreground plants and creates a dramatic warm-cool color dialogue across the layout.
Ludwigia Dark Red is an eye-catching, deeply colored stem plant for high-tech aquarists who want maximum red intensity in the background. Its cultivar-selected deep red coloration and reliable response to good conditions make it a rewarding and practical high-impact background plant.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Max Height | 12–16 inches |
| Light Level | High |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | Cultivar |
| Notes | A cultivar selected for particularly intense, deep red coloration under strong lighting and CO₂. The dark, saturated red tone is deeper than standard Ludwigia repens and creates dramatic color contrast in the midground to background of high-tech aquascapes. |
