Ludwigia Pink

Plant Profile

Meet Ludwigia Pink, also known as Ludwigia White, an ultra-rare aquatic stem plant that looks less like it grew in a tank and more like it wandered out of a watercolor painting. Broad leaves show off an ethereal palette of pale porcelain-white, soft blush-pink, and delicate lavender-cream, a color combo that doesn't exist anywhere else in the hobby. Recommended for experienced aquascapers, Ludwigia Pink requires high-tech aquarium conditions to thrive. Under high lighting, pressurized CO2, and precise dosing, it creates an unmatched focal point that contrasts dramatically against traditional green and red aquatic foliage.

*Form Notice: Photos display this plant in both its emersed (above-water) and submerged forms. Depending on nursery availability and seasonality, you may receive this plant in either form. Learn more about what to expect by reading our guide on Emersed vs. Submerged-Grown Aquatic Plants.

Key Features & Benefits

• Ethereal porcelain-white, blush-pink, and lavender foliage offers a rare color palette.
• Ultra-rare collector stem plant that serves as a high-impact focal point.
• Dense growth habit provides shelter for dwarf shrimp and small nano fish.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Remove lead weight (or pot) and remove cotton wrap (or foam) surrounding the roots, then strip lower foliage so bare stems anchor cleanly into soil without rotting. *Ludwigia stems can be delicate, so handle with care during preparation.
• Use fine-tip pinsettes to push individual stems 1 to 2 inches into substrate, spacing them slightly apart so light reaches lower growth.
• Provide high-intensity lighting. Pressurized CO2 injection and regular liquid nutrient dosing, especially iron and micronutrients, are necessary to bring out vivid white-and-pink pigmentation and maintain plant health. See our guide to growing colorful aquarium plants.
• Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden environmental shifts to prevent leaf melt or stem rotting.
• Trim main stem tops with straight scissors once stems reach the desired height, and replant trimmings directly into substrate to propagate and expand coverage. 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!

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 maintain bright pink and white coloration on Ludwigia Pink?

Achieving and maintaining the pale white and blush-pink hues of Ludwigia Pink requires high-intensity lighting, pressurized CO2, a nutrient-dense aquasoil, and regular liquid micro and macronutrient fertilization with consistent iron dosing. Without high tech conditions, the plant may struggle or lose its distinct pigmentation.

3. How do I transition Ludwigia Pink from emersed to submerged growth?

When transitioning from emersed to submerged growth, plant bare stems securely into rich substrate under good lighting and keep water parameters stable. As new growth adapts, the plant will shed its stiffer emersed leaves and sprout soft, white and pink underwater foliage. Once new shoots take root, trim away old lower growth to encourage dense branching.