Ludwigia perenis

Ludwigia perenis (family Onagraceae) is a dark red Ludwigia species which  is slightly slower than the other species. This plant forms a woody stem as  it gets older. The winter growth of the plant when it is emersed is very compact  and darker red than the summer growth. The plant flowers in summer and sets  very small seed very easily. These seeds grow easily and the plant also propagates  from cuttings. It needs a lot of light to maintain its colour in the aquarium.

Ludwigia glandulosa is a very beautiful water plant. It is slow growing and requires CO₂ addition to grow well. The leaves turn greener if sufficient light is provided. Used to be sold as Ludwigia perennis.

• Height: 15-40 cm
• Width: 5-12 cm
• Light requirements: medium-very high
• Temperature: 20-28 °C
• Hardness tolerance: very soft-hard
• pH tolerance: 5.5-8
• Growth: slow
• Demands: difficult

Habitat

Largely aquatic.