Planting
How to plant each type
Rhizomes, stems, rosettes, carpets, and floaters need different treatment. Get the base right.
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Broad leaf ludwigia
Ludwigia repens • supplier identification
Red and green leaves add contrast to an otherwise green aquascape. A small group of stems creates a focal area without overwhelming the layout.
- Care level
- Moderate
- Light
- Medium
- Added CO₂
- Optional
- Growth
- Fast
- Placement
- Midground / background
- Growing style
- Stem plants
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How to plant it
Separate the bunch and plant each stem with a little space around it. Remove lower leaves from the portion going into the substrate.
Everyday care
Trim above a healthy leaf node to encourage branching. Keep enough light reaching the lower leaves, and use a balanced feeding routine rather than chasing color with one nutrient.
Growing more
Replant healthy tops after trimming. Thin older growth when the group becomes too crowded.
What to watch for
The intensity of red coloration varies with conditions and new growth. The product photograph is a reference, not a promise that every aquarium will produce identical color.
Care levels are a practical starting point, not a growth guarantee. “Optional CO₂” means added CO₂ is not essential for a suitable low-demand setup. Check the exact listing for the supplied plant form and current options.
Product identification and imagery: AquariumFish.com: Deep Red Broad Leaf Ludwigia. Additional growing guidance: Tropica plant directory.
Keep learning
Give it a good start.
Nutrition
Substrate & plant nutrition
Choose a rooting medium and feeding routine that work with the plants and water you have.
Troubleshooting
Plant melt: what to check
Separate normal adjustment from ongoing decline by inspecting the base and watching new growth.