Common Name
Cylindricfruit Primrose-Willow
Description
Ludwigia glandulosa is one of the most colourful aquarium plants but is relatively demanding. Favorable conditions provided-strong lighting, good CO2 supply, nutrient-rich substrate, temperatures not permanently above 25℃-it develops magnificent wine-red leaves. This Ludwigia species is native iin wetlands of southeastern North America. It is often erroneously labeled as "Ludwigia perennis" or "Ludwigia peruensis" in trade.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Magnificent red stem plant
Narrow leaf shape
Upright growth habit
Synonyms
Ludwigia cylindrica Elliot, Ludwigia glandulosa ''Perennis''
Complete Botanical Name
Ludwígia glandulósa Walter
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia
Misapplied Names
Ludwigia perennis, Ludwigia peruviana
Trader Names
Ludwigia peruensis
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
difficult
Growth
medium
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
5-7
Temperature Tolerance
10-27℃
Carbonate Hardness
2-10 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Seeds, Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents
