Overview
Ludwigia Repens ‘Super Red Mini’ is a compact, vibrant stem plant prized for its intense red foliage and manageable growth size. This variety delivers a bold splash of color that contrasts beautifully against green plants, making it a popular choice for aquascapers seeking strong visual impact without aggressive growth.
With proper lighting and nutrients, it develops deep red tones and a bushy, structured appearance suitable for midground or background placement.
What You Will Receive
• Quantity: 1 Bunch (Multiple Healthy Stems)
• Stem Height: Typically 4–6+ inches at shipping
• Growth Form: Fresh cut stems, ready for planting
Stem count and leaf density may vary naturally.
Key Features
• Compact red stem plant
• Intense red coloration under proper lighting
• Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
• Bushy growth with regular trimming
• Suitable for midground or background placement
• Safe for fish, shrimp, and snails
Benefits
• Adds bold red contrast to green aquascapes
• Helps reduce algae by absorbing excess nutrients
• Provides shelter and spawning areas for fish and shrimp
• Improves water quality through natural nutrient uptake
• Easy propagation by cutting and replanting stems
Product Specifications
• Common Name: Ludwigia Super Red Mini
• Scientific Name:Ludwigia repens
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Lighting Requirement: Moderate to High
• CO₂ Requirement: Not required (recommended for best color)
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Temperature Range: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• pH Range: 5.0 – 7.5
• Water Type: Freshwater
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended
Care Guide
Lighting
Moderate to high lighting required to maintain strong red coloration. Lower light will result in greener leaves.
CO₂
Not required, but CO₂ improves color intensity and compact growth.
Planting
Plant individual stems into substrate with spacing to allow light penetration and bushier growth.
Maintenance
Trim tops regularly and replant cuttings to create a dense, full group.
Compatibility
Compatible with most freshwater fish, shrimp, and snails. Dense foliage provides natural hiding and spawning areas.
Perfect For
• Freshwater planted aquariums
• Midground or background red accents
• Nano to large community tanks
• Beginner and intermediate aquascapers
• Low-tech to high-tech setups
Why Choose Ludwigia Repens ‘Super Red Mini’?
• Vibrant red color without difficult care requirements
• Compact growth compared to standard Ludwigia
• Easy propagation for filling larger areas
• Excellent contrast plant for aquascapes
• Beginner-friendly red plant option
Quality Assurance
• Healthy, hand-selected stems
• Inspected before shipping
• Shipped fresh and ready to plant
Live Arrival Guarantee
Your plant is protected by ourLive Arrival Guarantee.
Contact us within2 hours of deliverywith clear photos if your plant arrives damaged. We will provide a replacement or refund within 2 business days.
Extreme weather packaging is required for temperatures below 40°F or above 100°F.
Important Notes
• Color intensity depends on lighting and nutrients
• CO₂ enhances red coloration but is optional
• Natural variation in stem length and leaf color is normal
• Some leaf melt may occur during transition and is temporary
• Images are for reference only
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