Common Name
Cuban Ludwigia
Description
A beautiful stem plant, which was found some time ago on the Cuban island Isla de Juventud. When cultivated submerged its shoots are densely covered by narrow leaves. Young leaves are of a coppery to brownish red under good light. In the emerged form green ovoid leaves develop, and beautiful yellow flowers. There are several local forms of Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata; 'Cuba' is the one that is easiest to keep.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Large stem plant with stunning coloration
Narrow leaves, arranged in a whorl
Yellow, orange to red hues
Complete Botanical Name
Ludwígia inclináta (L. f.) Raven var. verticilláta Kasselmann
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia
Category
Background
Difficulty
medium
Growth
fast
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
4-7
Temperature Tolerance
18-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-8 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Aquascaping
fine-leaved, very colourful plant for accents
