Deep Red Ludwigia – Potted & Bunched
Deep Red Ludwigia is a striking red stem plant that adds strong colour and contrast to planted freshwater aquariums. With good lighting and consistent nutrients, its leaves can develop rich red to deep crimson tones, making it an excellent choice for adding a bold focal point among green aquarium plants.
Fast-growing and easy to shape with regular trimming, Deep Red Ludwigia works particularly well through the midground and background of aquascapes. It is available either potted for an established group of stems or bunched for easy planting and spreading throughout your layout.
Available Options
✔ Potted
✔ Bunched
Key Features
✔ Vibrant red to deep crimson aquarium plant
✔ Excellent contrast against green stem and foreground plants
✔ Ideal for midground and background planting
✔ Fast-growing stem plant under good conditions
✔ Responds well to regular trimming and replanting
✔ Stronger lighting helps produce deeper red colouration
✔ Regular fertilisation supports healthy, colourful growth
✔ CO₂ injection can improve growth rate, density and colour
✔ Suitable for freshwater planted aquariums and aquascapes
General Care
✔ Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
✔ Placement: Midground / Background
✔ Lighting: Moderate to High
✔ Growth Rate: Medium to Fast
✔ CO₂: Beneficial but not essential in many setups
✔ Propagation: Trim healthy stems and replant the cuttings into the substrate
For the strongest red colour, provide good-quality aquarium lighting, consistent nutrients and stable growing conditions.
Perfect For
✔ Planted freshwater aquariums
✔ Aquascaping layouts
✔ Adding red colour to planted tanks
✔ Midground and background planting
✔ Dutch-style aquascapes
✔ High-tech planted aquariums
✔ Aquarists wanting contrast against green plants
