Add bold color and fast-growing greenery to your aquarium withLudwigia Repens Red. This popular freshwater stem plant is loved for its vibrant red tones, rapid growth, and beginner-friendly care. When provided with good lighting, its red coloration becomes more intense, creating striking contrast in planted tanks.
Grown in a2-inch pot, this plant arrives rooted and established, making it easy to plant and quick to adapt. Ludwigia Repens Red works beautifully as a background or midground plant and looks most impressive when planted in groups.
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Key Features
Vibrant Red Foliage
Red and green leaves create eye-catching contrast in planted aquariums.
Fast Growth Rate
Quickly fills space and responds well to trimming.
Rooted Potted Plant
Arrives established in a 2-inch pot for easy planting and faster acclimation.
Bushy Growth with Pruning
Regular trimming encourages dense side shoots and fuller growth.
Beginner-Friendly Plant
Hardy and adaptable with minimal care requirements.
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Benefits
Ludwigia Repens Red enhances aquarium aesthetics while also supporting tank health. Its fast growth helps absorb excess nutrients, reducing algae pressure. When allowed to float, stems branch out naturally, forming a beautiful network of growth, making it a versatile option for both aquariums and ponds.
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Care Guide
Light
Bright to very bright lighting for best red coloration.
Water Temperature
71.6–82.4°F (22–28°C)
Water Hardness
Soft to hard water conditions.
Placement
Midground to background.
Growth Rate
Fast
Maintenance Level
Easy
Trim regularly to promote bushier growth and maintain shape.
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Aquarium & Pond Use
Aquariums
• Plant directly into substrate or allow stems to float
• Ideal for background group plantings
Ponds
• Can be floated freely for natural surface growth
• May also be potted and placed in shallow pond edges
• Excellent for creeping growth along pond margins
Pond Potting Tip
Line a mesh pond pot with weed matting, fill with aquatic mix, cap with fine washed gravel, remove the bottom leaves from stems, and plant 1–3 inches apart. Lower slowly into the pond to avoid disturbance.
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Perfect For
• Beginner and advanced aquarists
• Planted freshwater aquariums
• Color-focused aquascapes
• Natural and pond-style setups
• Group plantings for bold visual impact
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Why Choose Ludwigia Repens Red?
• Bright red coloration under strong light
• Fast, reliable growth
• Easy care and forgiving nature
• Rooted in a 2-inch pot
• Works submerged or floating
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Quality Assurance
• Grown and selected for health and vigor
• Carefully packed to retain moisture
• Inspected prior to shipping
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Live Arrival Guarantee
Your plant is protected by ourLive Arrival Guarantee.
If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, contact uswithin 2 hours of deliverywith photos for a replacement or refund.
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Important Notes
Live plants naturally vary in size, color intensity, and leaf shape depending on lighting and growing conditions. Photos are for reference only and may not represent the exact plant received.
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