TCulture Ludwigia Glandulosa (Pot)

Description

Ludwigia glandulosa is a real eye-catcher in the aquarium midground as a free-standing, solitary group of shoots of different lengths up to about 20 cm high and forms a strong colour accent. It contrasts with light green plants. This species from the warm-temperate southeastern USA is particularly interesting for cooler tempered aquariums.

Common names
Cylindricfruit Primrose-Willow

Synonyms

Ludwigia cylindrica Elliot, Ludwigia glandulosa ”Perennis”

Misapplied names
Ludwigia perennis, Ludwigia peruviana

Trader names
Ludwigia peruensis

Complete botanical name

Ludwígia glandulósa Walter

Family
Onagraceae

Genus
Ludwigia

Difficulty
medium

Usage
Accent (red), Background, Midground, Street (Dutch style)

Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents

Growth
medium

pH value
5 – 7

Temperature tolerance
10 – 27°C

Carbonate hardness
2 – 10°dKH

General hardness
0 – 30°dGH

Propagation
Seeds, Cuttings

Can grow emersed?
yes

Source
Flowgrow