• Scientific Name: Ludwigia arcuata
• Common Name: Narrow-leaf Ludwigia
• Origin: North America
• Family: Onagraceae
• Height: 20-40 cm
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Placement in Tank: Midground, Background
• Light Requirement: Medium to High
• CO2 Requirement: Recommended for optimal growth and coloration
• Temperature: 20-28°C
• pH: 5.5-7.5
• Propagation: Stem cuttings

Key Features:

• Beautiful Color Transition: Under optimal lighting and CO2 conditions, Ludwigia arcuata’s leaves shift from green to striking shades of red and orange, making it a focal point in any aquascape.
• Fine Needle-Like Leaves: The plant’s delicate, thin leaves add a soft, feathery texture to aquascapes, contrasting well with broader-leaved plants.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Cultivated in sterile, nutrient-rich conditions, this plant is free from snails, algae, and harmful pathogens, ensuring a safe introduction into your tank.
• Ideal for Aquascaping: Perfect for midground or background placement, Ludwigia arcuata’s vibrant color and fine texture make it an aquascaping favorite.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Ludwigia arcuata requires medium to high lighting to develop its vibrant red and orange hues. In lower light, the plant will remain green, and growth may be slower.
• CO2: Although CO2 supplementation is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to enhance the plant’s growth rate and color intensity, especially in high-tech aquariums.
• Water Parameters: This plant prefers slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 5.5-7.5 and temperatures between 20-28°C. It thrives in nutrient-rich water and substrate.
• Trimming: Regular trimming is essential to maintain the plant’s bushy form and prevent it from becoming too leggy. Trimmings can be replanted to propagate the plant throughout the aquarium.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove any nutrient gel before planting in your aquarium.
• Plant Ludwigia arcuata in nutrient-rich substrate and provide strong lighting for the best color development.
• Ensure regular trimming to encourage dense, compact growth and replant trimmings to propagate.