Dark Red Ludwigia

Add rich, natural color to your planted aquarium with Dark Red Ludwigia, a classic red stem plant prized for its deep crimson tones and easy care. This fast-growing freshwater plant creates stunning contrast against green plants, making it a favorite for aquascaping, nature aquariums, and community tanks.

Dark Red Ludwigia thrives in a wide range of freshwater conditions and develops its most intense red coloration under medium to high lighting. It grows vertically and branches easily, allowing you to shape it through trimming for lush, professional-looking aquascapes.

Perfect for both beginner and advanced aquarists, Ludwigia repens also helps improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients and nitrates.

✅ Key Features

• Deep red to wine-colored leaves

• Easy red plant for freshwater aquariums

• Ideal for planted tanks and aquascaping

• Grows well without CO₂ (CO₂ enhances color)

• Helps reduce nitrates and improve tank health

• Simple propagation by stem cuttings

🌱 Plant Care Information

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia repens

• Common Name: Dark Red Ludwigia

• Placement: Midground to Background

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Lighting: Medium to High

• CO₂: Optional (recommended for best red color)

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 5.5–7.5

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate