Ludwigia peruensis
Diamond Ludwigia peruensis is moderately difficult to grow and care for, so it’s best for experienced aquarists. However, the gorgeous results are worth the effort. Ludwigia peruensis can be grown partially or fully submerged. When properly maintained, the leaves show a deep green color on top, with their underside revealing a striking reddish hue.
Specification
| Fаmіlу name: | Onаgrасеае |
| Orіgіnаtеѕ from: | North America |
| Difficulty: | Moderately difficult |
| Usage: | Focal point |
| Ideal placement: | Mid-ground |
| Leaves: | Green on the top and deep red on the underside |
| Growth rate: | Average |
| pH: | 6.5-7.4 range |
| Wаtеr hardness (dGH): | 4 – 18°N (71.43 – 321.43ррm) |
| Water temperature: | 22 – 28 °C (71.6 – 82.4°F) |
| Recommended substrate: | Fine gravel |
| Proраgаtіоn: | Stem fragments or seeds |
| Lighting: | Bright |
| Propagation: | Cuttings |
Description
About Ludwigia Peruensis
Because of its bold, attention-grabbing red hue, Diamond Ludwigia peruensis is best used as the focal point of a tank. However, it can also be used successfully alongside other plants to add robust color accents.
If the lighting system isn’t powerful enough, the plants will become flimsy and lose color. If this happens and increasing the brightness isn’t an option, allow just enough space between the plants to keep their leaves from shading each other.
Propagation
To propagate Diamond Ludwigia peruensis, cut one of the lateral shoots with sharp scissors. Remove the two pairs of leaves at the bottom, and place the stem into the substrate gently to prevent crushing. The root system should flourish within a few weeks. If you allow the plant to grow above the surface, it produces yellow flowers.
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Brian Stewart – :
Healthy, large stems. Rooted in 3 days and grew very quickly. Lovely species.