Plant Profile
Ludwigia Repens is an easy, fast-growing midground and background stem plant favored for adding vibrant color to aquascapes without the drama of fussier red species. Featuring oval leaves that grow in alternating pairs along flexible stems, its foliage shifts through shades of gold, orange, and deep red depending on aquarium conditions. When planted in dense bunches of 10 to 12 stems, Ludwigia Repens creates an eye-catching focal point and adds immediate visual depth.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
- Leaf hues naturally range from olive-gold to vibrant orange and red under medium-to-high lighting and elevated iron dosing.
- Beginner-friendly red stem plant that delivers bold color contrast in both low-tech and high-tech aquarium setups.
Care & Planting Instructions
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Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions.Â
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small stem clusters 1 inch apart into aquarium soil.
- Provide medium-to-high lighting. While CO2 injection is not strictly required, it yields much thicker stems and richer coloration. See our guide to growing red aquarium plants.
- Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden environmental shifts to prevent leaf melt or rotting.
- Trim stem tops with straight scissors once they reach the surface to encourage lower stems to shoot out new side branches. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Ludwigia repens |
| Common Name(s) |
Ludwigia Repens, Creeping Primrose-Willow |
| Family |
Onagraceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy |
Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
| Light Requirement |
Medium (High required for deep red colors) |
| CO2 Requirement |
Not Necessary (Recommended for robust growth) |
| Placement / Usage |
Midground / Background |
| Height / Size |
4–8”+ |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Water Parameters |
pH 6.0–7.0 |
| Propagation Method |
Cuttings (Cut stem and replant tops) |
| Origin |
Cosmopolitan / Americas |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are the lower leaves falling off my stem plants?
Lower leaf loss (leggy stems) usually occurs when lighting cannot reach the bottom of the plant due to overcrowding or shading from larger plants. Spacing individual stems slightly apart during initial planting and maintaining strong light penetration will keep lower leaves healthy.
2. How do I get my Ludwigia Repens to turn bright red or orange?
High light intensity, adequate iron dosing, and complete micronutrient fertilization trigger Ludwigia species to produce anthocyanins, turning their foliage deep orange or red. In lower lighting, the leaves will lean more toward olive-green and gold.
3. How do I prepare Ludwigia Repens Tissue Culture before planting?
Carefully remove the gel from the roots by washing the plant in a bowl of room-temperature water or gently rinsing it under a tap. Once the gel is removed, separate the dense cluster into smaller clumps or individual stems and plant them into substrate using fine pinsettes.
