Ludwigia Repens Rubin
Ludwigia Repens Rubin
Ludwigia Repens Rubin is a selected form of Ludwigia repens with particularly deep, saturated red coloration — noticeably more vivid and darker than standard repens under comparable lighting conditions. The intensified red of Rubin is stable and reliable, maintaining its deep hue across a broader range of conditions than many red stem plants, while sharing the same practical ease of care and adaptability that makes the repens group so universally popular.
Care tip: Ludwigia Repens Rubin grows best in low lighting with CO₂ recommended. Maintain temperatures of 68–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Regular liquid fertilization supports healthy growth and best coloration.
Growing to 12 to 20 inches, Repens Rubin is a vigorous background plant that propagates and grows with the reliable performance characteristic of the repens group. Regular trimming produces bushy, dense growth where the deep red coloration is displayed across multiple branching stems. As a fast grower it is excellent for quickly establishing a rich red background zone.
This easy plant tolerates low-tech setups and grows under low lighting, though CO₂ supplementation is recommended for the deepest, most saturated red expression. Temperatures between 68 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 reflect the broad tolerance of the repens group. Regular iron-rich fertilization deepens and maintains the saturated red coloration that distinguishes Rubin from standard repens.
In the aquascape, Ludwigia Repens Rubin provides deeper, more saturated red background color than standard repens under the same conditions — making it the superior choice for aquarists who want maximum red impact from a repens-type plant. The deep red is most powerful when groups of Rubin are contrasted against bright green foreground plants and pale substrates.
Ludwigia Repens Rubin is the premium red form of a classic stem plant — delivering deeper, more vivid color than standard repens with the same reliable ease of care. For aquarists who want the most from the repens group, Rubin is the obvious choice.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Max Height | 12–20 inches |
| Light Level | Low |
| Temperature | 68–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | North America |
| Notes | A selected form of Ludwigia repens with particularly deep, saturated red coloration — deeper and more vivid than standard repens under comparable lighting. Shares the same adaptability and ease of care that makes the repens group so popular. |
