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Ludwigia repens

Ludwigia repens

Description

TOOD PLANT. The leaves vary red with strong light or when they approach the tubes. Fast growth plant even without CO2 but with necessary fertilizers (iron, potassium, trace elements, etc.)

Ludwigia repens is a popular aquarium plant due to its beautiful dark green color and its heart -shaped leaves. It can reach a height of approximately 10 cm and develops well in moderate to lively light conditions. However, it needs a sufficient amount of nutrients to develop properly, especially iron and trace elements. It can also reproduce quickly by producing seedlings from its leaves. The Ludwigia repens is an easy -to -maintain plant, but it can be sensitive to diseases if it is poorly maintained or if the aquarium conditions are not adapted to its needs.

Origin

Features

  • Maximum height : 60 cm
  • Temperature : 21 - 27 °C
  • pH : 6.0 - 7.2
  • Hardness : 3 - 10 °dGH

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 17/09/2022

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