Creeping Primrose-willow
Ludwigia repens · family Onagraceae
- Light
- High
- CO₂
- Helpful
- Temperature
- 20–28 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Hardness
- 3–15 °dGH
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Height
- up to 35 cm
- Placement
- Background
- Root feeder
- No
Pros and cons
- Beautiful red-green contrast
- Adapts quickly to a new tank
- Propagates from side shoots
- Without CO₂, color fades to green
- Needs regular feeding
- Without pruning, bottoms get bare
Description
A stem plant with oval leaves. Under bright light the underside of the leaf turns pink-red while the top stays olive green.
Care
Bright light + nutrient substrate. Plant stems in groups of 5–7.
FAQ
- Чем людвигия отличается от роталы?
- Людвигия — крупнолистная (овалы 2–4 см), ротала — мелколистная. Людвигия проще, ротала эффектнее.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Ludwigia repens · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22