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Needle-leaf ludwigia
Ludwigia arcuata Walter
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Height in the aquarium
medium to high
Light
medium
CO₂ needs
24–26 °C
Ideal temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- midground
- Propagation
- cuttings
- Uses
- colour accent, nano tank
- Grows emersed
- yes
In the wild
Overview
Its narrow leaves and many branches make a fine stand with red and golden hues. This Ludwigia from the southeastern United States contrasts well with a dark background or small-leaved green plants. It looks very much like Ludwigia brevipes, sometimes sold under the same name.
- Scientific name
- Ludwigia arcuata Walter
- Classification
- Myrtales › Onagraceae
- IUCN Red List
- Not evaluated (NE)
Natural habitat
North America
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
- Native countries
- Introduced by people
No introduction reported outside its native range.
Countries: Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Dots: GBIF observations in the native countries.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
Provide enough light and a steady supply of nutrients, especially trace elements to support the colours. CO₂ is not essential to grow it. Replant the tops and side shoots to thicken the group. The submerged forms look so alike that the emersed flowers are useful to tell L. arcuata from L. brevipes.
Sources:Flowgrow GBIF POWO (Kew) · Base map: Natural Earth