Aqua plant Ludwigia arcuata

Ludwigia arcuata (Needle leaf Ludwigia )

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Ludwigia arcuatais a beautiful plant most suitable for open aquaria where it willingly grows above the water. The emergent leaves are much smaller than the larger lanceolate and opposed aquatic leaves. The stem and the leaves are in both cases reddish coloured though most intensively in the emergent form. It often flowers with small golden-yellow flowersand it is easily propagated from the seeds as well asfrom cuttings. Ludwigia arcuata shows a strong seasonal rhythm and the lower leaves are shed during the winter. Also, cuttings root very poorly during wintertime. The plant prefers a rather rich substrate to grow optimally - a mixture of unwashed sand and mud/clay inthe ratio of 10:1 is fine. Ludwigia arcuata requires high light whereas water hardness does not seem to make much difference in plant performance. Author: Tropica

  • Ludwigia arcuata (Needle leaf Ludwigia )is very attractive, and easy to keep.
  •  It typically has a nice reddish color to it prividingg a stricking contrast with plants like Anubius or giant hygro.
  •  Beginning leaves remain short, but older leaves of this beautiful aquatic plant can grow longer than an inch.
  • This plant thrives with light
  • This is a rare plant to find in good condition, especially in the winter.
  • (2  Freshwater Plant cuttings)
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Ludwigia arcuata
Family:Onagraceae
Scientific Name:Ludwigia arcuata
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Distribution:North America
Height:25-40
Width:3-5
Light Required:avarage-high
Temperature:20-28
pH:acid-basic
Ease of care:easy
Notes:Ludwigia arcuatais a beautiful plant most suitable for open aquaria where it willingly grows above the water. The emergent leaves are much smaller than the larger lanceolate and opposed aquatic leaves. The stem and the leaves are in both cases reddish coloured though most intensively in the emergent form. It often flowers with small golden-yellow flowersand it is easily propagated from the seeds as well asfrom cuttings. Ludwigia arcuata shows a strong seasonal rhythm and the lower leaves are shed during the winter. Also, cuttings root very poorly during wintertime. The plant prefers a rather rich substrate to grow optimally - a mixture of unwashed sand and mud/clay inthe ratio of 10:1 is fine. Ludwigia arcuata requires high light whereas water hardness does not seem to make much difference in plant performance.
Author:Tropica