Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate to High
Placement: Mid-ground
Water Conditions: 72-82° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.5-7.5
Propogation: Cuttings, Seeds
Max. Size: 1′ 6″
Color Form: Green, Red
Supplements: Trace Elements, CO2 Fertilization, Iron-Rich Fertilizer
Origin: Farm Raised – USA
Family: Onagraceae
These plants usually won’t exceed (in height): 40 – 55 cm ( 15.75″ – 21.65″ )
Recommended pH for growing Ludwigia peruensis: 6.5 – 7.4
DH of water: dGH 4 – 18 °N
Water temperature should be between: 22 – 28 °C ( 71.6 – 82.4 °F)
Type of substrate: Fine gravel
Lighting requirements of Ludwigia peruensis: Bright
Recommended place in fish tanks according to size of the plant: Middle
Way of propagation: Cuttings
Plant origin: North America
Speed how Ludwigia peruensis grows: Normal
Family
Onagraceae
Common Name
Red Star Ludwigia
Planting Area
Midground to Background
Propagation
This plant is propagated by taking cuttings. It is very easily done by snipping off one of the lateral shoots with sharp scissors. Remove the bottom two pairs of leaves and carefully place the stem into the substrate. Always make sure that the stem is not crushed while doing this and in a few weeks the cutting should have grown a decent root system.
Difficulty
Medium
Short Description
This plant grows well in the aquarium but it is found in its native countries on the banks of the local waterways where it produces bright yellow flowers. When fully submersed it will not flower but it will retain the reddish colouration in the leaves if the lighting levels are bright enough. If the lighting levels are lower the leaves will turn green. The addition of a CO2 system will benefit the growth rate a lot.
