Ludwigia Arcuata

Ludwigia ArcuataLudwigia arcuata Fine Leaf Red Stem Plant for High Contrast Aquascapes Ludwigia arcuata is a classic, highly sought after stem plant known for its extremely slender, needle like leaves and vibrant coloration. Under strong light and stable CO, it develops stunning shades ranging from orange to deep crimson red, creating exceptional contrast against green plants. Its delicate texture and upright growth make it a staple in Dutch style, nature, and

Ludwigia arcuata

Fine-Leaf Red Stem Plant for High-Contrast Aquascapes

Ludwigia arcuata is a classic, highly sought-after stem plant known for its extremely slender, needle-like leaves and vibrant coloration. Under strong light and stable CO₂, it develops stunning shades ranging from orange to deep crimson red, creating exceptional contrast against green plants. Its delicate texture and upright growth make it a staple in Dutch-style, nature, and competition aquascapes.

🌱 Key Features

• Ultra-fine, needle-like foliage

• Color transitions from green/orange to deep red

• Elegant, vertical stem growth

• Excellent contrast plant for green-dominant layouts

• Popular choice for high-end aquascaping

⚙️ Optimal Aquarium Parameters

Difficulty: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Placement: Midground to Background

🌡️ Water Parameters

• Temperature: 20–27 °C (68–81 °F)

• pH: 5.5–7.2

• GH: 1–6 dGH

• KH: 0–3 dKH

• TDS: ~60–150 ppm

💡 Lighting

• Requirement: High

• Strong lighting is essential for compact growth and intense red coloration

• Lower light results in greener, thinner, and stretched stems

💨 CO₂

• Strongly Recommended

• CO₂ greatly improves growth stability, internode spacing, and color intensity

🌿 Nutrients

• Primarily a water-column feeder

• Requires consistent macro nutrients, especially nitrates

• Iron and trace elements enhance red pigmentation

• Avoid nutrient swings, which can cause stunting or leaf loss

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Trim tops regularly to maintain density

• Replant cuttings to form thick, colorful groups

• Sensitive to instability—consistent light, CO₂, and fertilization are key