One of the easiest red stem plants: turns deep red even under moderate light, smaller and redder than Ludwigia 'Rubin', branches willingly and grows bushy; more light and CO2 intensify the colour.
Needs
Care levelEasy
LightLow
CO₂Not needed
GrowthMedium
HeightUp to 50 cm
Temperature22–26 °C
WhereMiddle of the tank
Feeds throughLeaves, from the water
FamilyOnagraceae
Native toCultivated selection of unknown wild origin (obtained from South-East Asian nurseries); the species L. palustris is near-cosmopolitan
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources
How to keep it
More light and added CO2 give a more intense red and better growth
