Description
A relatively small Ludwigia that assumes an intensively red colour even under medium light. It ramifies well and is rather undemanding. It was brought onto the market under several names, also as L. palustris. However, it differs from the customary L. palustris.
Complete botanical name
Ludwígia palústris (L.) Elliott
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia
Difficulty
easy
Colour
red
Usage
Accent (red), Background, Midground, Nano tanks, Street (Dutch style)
Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents
Height
20 – 50cm
Width
4 – 6cm
Growth
fast
pH value
5 – 7
Temperature tolerance
18 – 28°C
Carbonate hardness
0 – 14°dKH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can grow emersed?
yes
Source
Flowgrow
Ludwigia palustris ‘Super Red’ for Singapore planted tanks
This is the red stem we hand to scapers who want strong colour without a difficult plant. Super Red holds an intense red even under medium light, branches readily, and stays relatively small, so it works as a colour accent, a background mass, or in nano layouts. We stock it as healthy potted stock that transitions cleanly into a submerged form once settled.
Singapore’s soft, slightly acidic tap water suits it, and at our ambient 27-29C it sits right at the upper edge of its comfortable range, so skip the heater and instead watch your lighting. The redder you want it, the more light and iron it needs; weak light gives a duller, greener stem. CO2 sharpens both growth and colour, but unlike fussier reds it will still perform respectably in a well-lit setup without injection.
See the full background plants range, then read our Super Red colour tips and our trimming and propagation guide to build a dense red group.
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