Ludwigia Palustris
Ludwigia Palustris
Ludwigia Palustris is a fast-growing, hardy North American stem plant producing vibrant leaves that transition from green to orange-red under high light and CO₂ — a natural color gradient that adds striking warm color contrast to the planted aquarium background. The contrasting colors across the leaf — green upper surfaces and orange-red undersides visible as the leaves catch the light — create a dynamic, two-toned visual effect that makes this species especially interesting to observe.
Care tip: Ludwigia Palustris 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, Ludwigia Palustris is a vigorous background to midground stem plant that rewards regular trimming with increasingly dense, colorful growth. Fresh trimmed tops replant easily and propagate reliably. The most vivid orange-red coloration develops under high light with CO₂, though even under moderate conditions the warm color undertones are visible and attractive.
This moderate plant grows best under high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a tighter pH of 6.0 to 7.0 provide comfortable conditions. Regular iron-rich fertilization supports the vivid orange-red coloration. The fast-growing nature of this species means regular trimming and consistent fertilization are important for maintaining the best presentation.
In the aquascape, Ludwigia Palustris provides warm, vibrant color contrast in the background whose orange-red tones complement green foreground plants and create natural warmth in the overall composition. In mid to high-tech setups the vivid contrasting leaf colors create an eye-catching display. It is a vigorous and rewarding stem plant for aquarists seeking accessible red-orange color in the midground to background.
Ludwigia Palustris is a fast-growing, colorful, and practically accessible warm-toned stem plant for aquarists who want red-orange background color with reliable performance. Its vibrant contrasting leaf coloration and vigorous growth make it one of the most rewarding North American Ludwigia species.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Max Height | 8–16 inches |
| Light Level | High |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | North America |
| Notes | A fast-growing, hardy North American Ludwigia producing vibrant green to orange-red leaves that develop striking color contrast under high light. One of the more accessible Ludwigia species for mid-tech setups — vigorous and responsive to trimming. |
