Ludwigia Palustris "Red"

Ludwigia palustris ‘Red’ – Classic Deep-Red Stem Plant

Ludwigia palustris ‘Red’ is a timeless aquarium stem plant prized for its broad leaves and rich burgundy-to-wine red coloration. Under strong light, it develops intense color with a bold, structured look, making it a staple in Dutch-style and nature aquascapes where contrast and depth are key.

Why You’ll Love It

• 🔴 Deep burgundy-red tones under high light

• 🌿 Broader leaves create bold contrast against fine-leaf plants

• ✂️ Fast growing & easy to shape via trimming and replanting

• 🎨 Reliable red coloration even in moderately demanding setups

Care Requirements

• Difficulty: Easy to Medium

• Light: Medium to high (higher light = deeper red)

• CO₂: Recommended but not strictly required

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Placement: Midground to background

• Temperature: 18–28 °C (65–82 °F)

• pH: 5.5–7.5

Aquascaping Tips

• Trim tops frequently to encourage bushy growth

• Lower nitrates and higher light enhance red coloration

• Excellent companion to Rotala, Didiplis, and green carpeting plants like Monte Carlo or Glosso