• Ludwigia palustris red - Aqua Essentials
  • Ludwigia palustris red - Aqua Essentials
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Ludwigia palustris red

Warm red-olive leaves on an easy-growing Ludwigia palustris red stem plant

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

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Origin: North America

Position in Aquarium: Midground

Grows up to (cm): 40 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Fast
Description

Ludwigia palustris red is the warm-toned form of this adaptable species, producing oval leaves that develop attractive red to olive-red colouration — particularly on the leaf undersides and in good light conditions. It is one of the more accessible red-tinted aquarium plants, able to display warm tones without the demanding requirements of more intensely red Ludwigia species.

It grows under medium light without CO2, though the red colouration is most pronounced under good light and with iron available in the water column or substrate. Regular trimming keeps it bushy and encourages the fresh, most vividly coloured new growth. Cuttings root easily in the substrate for propagation.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Ludwigia palustris red suits aquariums from 50 litres upward. Its combination of easy care and warm reddish tones makes it a popular choice for hobbyists who want colour in their planted aquarium without the complexity of high-maintenance red stem plants.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Ludwigia palustris red - Aqua Essentials

Customers praised this aquatic plant for being "very healthy" with strong roots and vibrant red coloring. Many noted fast growth rates, even in low-light conditions with CO2 and nutrients. Some mentioned plants were smaller than expected. Reviewers consistently highlighted excellent packaging and delivery condition.

  • Very healthy and strong plant. Looks great in tank and is doing well.
  • Plant arrived looking healthy with a good root structure.
  • Arrived in excellent condition and is growing well. Very attractive red colour.
  • 5 stars: 15 (94%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Marina B. (Wolverhampton, GB)
Fabulous

Was happy that I purchased it, growing fast

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Emma M.
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Very healthy and strong plant. Good size. Looks great in tank and is doing well. Will definitely order plants from here again

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Clifford N.
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Superb quality. Swift delivery. As always

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Lorraine J.
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Plant arrived looking healthy with a good root structure. It is doing well Norge tank and producing new leaves. Have already ordered more plants. Highly satisfied

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Edit L.
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growing nicely, hasn't 'kicked in' yet as tank in its 5th weeks or so, but growing thanks to a bit of CO2 and liquid nutrition here and there. Glad I bought it.

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Steven A.
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Healthy plant, smaller than I thought it would be but it's growing nicely after a few weeks.

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michael h.
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arrived in very good condition now growing well the best i have purchased from the internet

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Rosalyn M.
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Very nice plant, well packaged, growing well in my tank

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Michael P.
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Yet again 1st class plant looks nice plant is well rooted

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Arlene M.
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Nice looking plant arrived in good condition and potted up well growing quite quicklyin the last month, so l will be able to take cuttings from it

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John D.
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Another good plant for my tank as my white cloud minnows can shoal around it and then on to the next plant as they are are a very busy and curious fish every plant i have got off aqua essentials has been in good condition well packed no damage to any of them and very good value for money so much so that i will always buy my plants off them there is no point driving around trying to find plants when i can sit here and get exactly what i want at nearly half the price perfect win win situation and they are deliver\'d cant ask for more

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Vivienne H.
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Very healthy no dead leaves or browning. Good roots

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Jonathan C.
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Beautiful red colour developing as this plant grows upwards towards the light even though I have low light in my aquarium. Fast growing, a few leaves break off now and then but attractive plant growing nicely.

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G W.
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Arrived in excellent condition and is growing well. The new growth is a very attractive red colour

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STEPHEN B.
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great service plant looks amazing thankyou

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Ian R.
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Fast growing plant, but with think stems with green leaves with nice red patches on.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Does Ludwigia palustris red need CO2?

No. It can display warm red tones without CO2 under medium to good light. CO2 is not required, though it can enhance growth rate and colouration.

How red does it actually get?

It develops warm olive-red to brick-red tones under good light, most visible on the leaf undersides and newer growth. It is not as intensely red as Super Red or glandulosa varieties.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is one of the more beginner-friendly red-tinted stem plants and a good starting point for hobbyists wanting to introduce red colouration into a low-tech planted aquarium.

How do I get the most colour from it?

Good medium to bright light and iron-containing liquid fertiliser will bring out the warmest red tones without needing CO2 injection.

How do I propagate it?

Trim stems and replant cuttings. They root readily and grow on continuously, allowing you to build a full background group over time.