One of the most delicate-looking Ludwigias: very narrow leaves in red and golden tones, a well-branching stem plant best planted in groups of 6 or more in the midground.
Needs
Care levelModerate
LightMedium
CO₂Helps
GrowthFast
HeightUnknown
Temperature24–26 °C
WhereMiddle of the tank
Feeds throughLeaves, from the water
FamilyOnagraceae
Native toSouth-eastern USA (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina)
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources
How to keep it
Plenty of light (needed for red stems and leaves)
Ample nutrients; micronutrients keep the shoot tips red