Luduwigia Glandulosa

• Can be challenging to maintain
• Its beauty makes it a popular choice for planted tanks
• Benefits from a CO2-rich environment and high-intensity lighting

Appearance

• A striking aquatic plant known for its vibrant colors, ranging from green to deep red or purple under intense lighting. It features broad, elliptical leaves and a tendency to grow upright, making it a bold addition to aquascapes.

Growth rate

• A relatively slow-growing plant that tends to grow straight upwards, especially when submerged. It may need trimming to encourage branching and bushier growth.

Lighting

• Requires medium to high lighting conditions to thrive and display its intense red coloration.

Placement

• Best planted in the midground or background of an aquarium, as it can grow relatively tall.

Planting

• Remove it from its container, gently separate the stems, and plant them individually into the substrate, ensuring the base of the stems is not buried.

Algae

• Can be susceptible to algae growth, especially when light and nutrient levels are not optimal or balanced.