Dark Red Ludwigia – Vibrant Live Aquarium Plant (Ludwigia repens)

Add a splash of bold color to your aquarium with Dark Red Ludwigia (Ludwigia repens) — a stunning, easy-to-grow plant that brings rich red tones and texture to your aquascape! ❤️

This beautiful stem plant features deep red to burgundy leaves that intensify under brighter light. It’s hardy, fast-growing, and perfect for both beginners and experienced aquascapers who want to add contrast to their green tanks.

Whether you plant it as a midground accent or background cluster, Dark Red Ludwigia transforms your aquarium into a lush, vibrant underwater garden.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Gorgeous red and burgundy coloration ✨

• Beginner-friendly and adaptable to most tank setups

• Helps absorb excess nutrients and balance your water

• Adds striking contrast and texture to aquascapes

• Great for low-tech or high-tech planted tanks

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia repens

• Lighting: Medium to high (brighter light = deeper red color)

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.5–7.8

• Placement: Midground or background

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• CO₂: Optional, but improves color and growth density

💡 Pro Tip: Trim regularly and replant the cuttings — Ludwigia repens grows easily from stems and fills in beautifully with each trim!

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Community aquariums
✔️ Planted aquascapes and nature-style tanks
✔️ Beginner aquarists
✔️ Shrimp and snail tanks

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy Dark Red Ludwigia bunch (5–7+ stems depending on size)

🌱 Helpful Hints

• The more light and nutrients you give, the deeper the red

• Trim from the top to encourage bushier, fuller growth

• Plant several stems together for a dense, colorful cluster

• Pairs beautifully with green plants like Water Sprite or Amazon Sword Compacta

✨ Dark Red Ludwigia adds warmth, color, and elegance to your aquarium — easy to grow, visually stunning, and perfect for creating balance in your aquascape!