Ludwigia Palustris  Sp. Super Red Mini

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Ludwigia sp. 'Super red' is actually a varietal of Ludwigia palustris. It is know under many trade names such as Ludwigia 'mini super red' and Ludwigia sp. 'red' and they all refer to the same plant. There isn't a mini version plants grow under lean conditions are just smaller in size compared to plants grown in richer nutrient environments.

Ludwigia 'super red' has been a popular plant in the hobby as it is easy to grow and is easy to grow to nice redness compared to pickier plants such as Rotala macrandra. The leaves are completely red both topside and underside. This plant grows in a wide range of conditions; it is not particularly picky about water parameters, but does require higher lighting conditions to show good coloration. As a fast grower that is not picky about water parameters, it is a good indicator plant for nutrient levels; which can be provided either at the root zone or water column. 

It grows tall in time, and is best used in the mid-ground or background. It should be trimmed regularly to form a nice canopy - left to its own devices the plant usually grows messily. As the leaves are loosely formed; larger, bushier clumps give a much better visual impact compared to single stems. 

Key success factors

• Can grow in less light conditions (40 umols of PAR), however, higher light levels (80 umols of PAR+) give better coloration and causes the plant to sprout more side shoots.

• Well rounded fertilization. Higher nutrient levels induces more branching and side shoots. Low nutrient levels leads to smaller growth forms and less bushy growth.

• Regular pruning to maintain bushier form.

• Having at least some CO2 (10ppm+) improves coloration and allows the plant to branch more profusely, which can give denser bushes after repeated trimming.

How to get it redder

• Stronger light (higher PAR values). It is an easy plant that is intrinsically quite red. Around 70-80 umols of PAR should be sufficient for it to display good coloration. Higher PAR levels causes more horizontal and faster growth speed.

• Stronger red/blue light spectrum.

• CO2 injection.

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