This stunning stem plant features a broad crown and has the ability to remain relatively compact. Under intense lighting, it develops striking orange-brown hues. Its growth pattern is distinctive, as it doesn’t branch out easily like other stem plants, giving it an almost rosette-like appearance. This plant is an excellent choice for aquascaping, suitable for use in the midground, foreground, or any spot you prefer.
Ludwigia is a versatile plant, but to get the desirable bright colors, you must provide high lighting and nutrient levels. High iron content will bring out more red tones in the plant. CO2 injection is not required for the cultivation of this plant, but can help it grow more robustly. The plant can be grown submersed or emersed, but it is much more difficult to cultivate in the emersed form. A beautiful stem plant with mesmerizing leaf pattern and brick-red color with elongated oval-shaped leaves.
| Name | Ludwigia Sphaerocarpa |
| Structure | Stem |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Light Demand | High Light |
| CO2 Demand | CO2 Recommended |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Placement | Mid to Foreground |
| Height (in) | 10+ |
| Color | Green, Orange, Brown |
Instructions
Tissue culture plants should be removed from the cup as soon as possible. All plants grow on some sort of synthetic growing medium, ranging anywhere from liquid to jelly to firm gel. This should be removed and rinsed off. Gently massage the roots between your fingers until the gel dissolves away. Most plants can be broken up into smaller pieces and spread out in your aquarium. Smaller pieces are easier to plant.
Shipping
We only ship livestock Monday to Wednesday to avoid weekend delays. Please keep in mind the availability of plants can change quickly as they come in and out of our possession or deteriorate in health, so there could be a delay updating the published availability. We will be in touch if the species you order is not available and you will always have the option to wait or take a substitute or refund. We appreciate your patience as we work to deliver healthy plants to you.
Please note:We source our plants from several different growers and restock on a rotating basis. We aim to keep each species in stock from at least one supplier but not necessarily more. By default, we will send the freshest plant regardless of which grower you select. If you are particular about which grower supplies your plant, please make this clear in your order notes. There may be a wait for you to receive a plant from a specific grower, depending on when we are able to order from them and their availability.
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