Ludwigia Dark Orange Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Ludwigia Dark Orange is a captivating aquatic stem plant native to the wetlands of North America. Famous for its distinctively veined, oval-shaped foliage that displays a warm spectrum ranging from golden-yellow to rich amber and deep dark orange, this species adds incredible color depth to planted aquariums. Reaching a height of 5 to 10+ inches, it serves as an extraordinary midground accent or background centerpiece. Its orange-red tones intensify under medium-to-high lighting, pressurized CO2, and iron-rich fertilization, making it a favorite choice for Dutch-style plant streets and nature aquascapes alike.
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
- Striking foliage displays a warm color gradient from golden-yellow to deep dark orange with distinct vein patterns.
- Moderate-growing stem habit branches readily when pruned to form thick, bushy colorful hedges.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions. *Ludwigia stems and leaves are delicate, so handle stems with care during preparation.
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small stem clusters 1 inch apart into aquarium soil.
- Provide medium-to-high lighting and clean water conditions; while adaptable without CO2, supplying pressurized CO2 injection and regular liquid fertilization rich in iron and micronutrients yields the deepest orange-red hues. See our guide to growing red aquarium plants.
- Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden parameter swings to prevent stem melting or leaf shedding.
- To propagate, trim main stem tops with sharp straight shears and replant trimmings directly into substrate. 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 sp. 'Atlantis' / Ludwigia 'Dark Orange' |
| Common Name(s) | Ludwigia Dark Orange, Ludwigia sp. Atlantis, Dark Orange Ludwigia |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Light Requirement | Medium to High |
| CO2 Requirement | Optional / Recommended (Yields richer orange hues and faster branching) |
| Placement / Usage | Midground / Background Accent & Dutch Streets |
| Height / Size | 5–10”+ (Cup portion size: 2–3”) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0–7.5 |
| Propagation Method | Cuttings (Cut stem tops or lateral shoots and replant) |
| Origin | North America |
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 Ludwigia Dark Orange to show its deepest orange and yellow colors?
Achieving rich dark orange and gold coloration requires medium-to-high light intensity, pressurized CO2 injection, and a reliable fertilizer routine that supplies micronutrients, especially iron.
3. How do I prepare Ludwigia Dark Orange 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 cluster into smaller clumps or individual stems and plant them into substrate using fine pinsettes.