Ludwigia Arcuata - Tissue Culture
Ludwigia arcuata – Tissue Culture
Scientific Name: Ludwigia arcuata
Common Names: Needle Leaf Ludwigia, Arcuata Ludwigia
Type: Stem plant
Placement: Midground to background
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Lighting: Medium to high
Sales Description
Ludwigia arcuata is a stunning fine-leaved stem plant admired for its slender, needle-like foliage and its ability to develop brilliant shades of orange, red, and copper under optimal conditions. Its delicate texture provides a beautiful contrast to broader-leaved plants and adds movement and depth to planted aquariums. When grown in dense groups, Ludwigia arcuata creates a soft, feathery appearance that is especially striking in nature-style aquascapes.
Sold in sterile tissue culture form, this plant is guaranteed free from algae, snails, and unwanted pests. Tissue culture plants are an excellent choice for aquarists seeking clean, healthy plants that can be divided into multiple portions for greater coverage throughout the aquarium.
Care Guide
Ludwigia arcuata thrives under medium to high lighting, with stronger light levels encouraging its most vibrant red and orange coloration. CO₂ injection is highly recommended for achieving compact growth, intense color, and strong overall health, although the plant can grow in lower-tech aquariums with slower growth and greener tones.
A nutrient-rich environment is essential for this species. Consistent dosing of liquid fertilizers and the presence of nitrate, phosphate, potassium, and trace elements will support vigorous growth and vivid coloration. Root tabs can be beneficial but are not strictly necessary, as this plant absorbs the majority of its nutrients through the water column.
Ideal water parameters include temperatures between 70–82°F (21–28°C), a pH of 5.5–7.5, and soft to moderately hard water. Stable conditions and regular water changes help maintain healthy, algae-free growth.
Frequent trimming encourages bushier growth and allows the aquarist to shape dense, colorful groups. Cut tops can be replanted directly into the substrate, where they will quickly root and continue growing.
Propagation
Propagation is simple through stem cuttings. Trim healthy tops and replant them into the substrate to create new plants and thicken the existing group.
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Description
Ludwigia arcuata – Tissue Culture
Scientific Name: Ludwigia arcuata
Common Names: Needle Leaf Ludwigia, Arcuata Ludwigia
Type: Stem plant
Placement: Midground to background
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Lighting: Medium to high
Sales Description
Ludwigia arcuata is a stunning fine-leaved stem plant admired for its slender, needle-like foliage and its ability to develop brilliant shades of orange, red, and copper under optimal conditions. Its delicate texture provides a beautiful contrast to broader-leaved plants and adds movement and depth to planted aquariums. When grown in dense groups, Ludwigia arcuata creates a soft, feathery appearance that is especially striking in nature-style aquascapes.
Sold in sterile tissue culture form, this plant is guaranteed free from algae, snails, and unwanted pests. Tissue culture plants are an excellent choice for aquarists seeking clean, healthy plants that can be divided into multiple portions for greater coverage throughout the aquarium.
Care Guide
Ludwigia arcuata thrives under medium to high lighting, with stronger light levels encouraging its most vibrant red and orange coloration. CO₂ injection is highly recommended for achieving compact growth, intense color, and strong overall health, although the plant can grow in lower-tech aquariums with slower growth and greener tones.
A nutrient-rich environment is essential for this species. Consistent dosing of liquid fertilizers and the presence of nitrate, phosphate, potassium, and trace elements will support vigorous growth and vivid coloration. Root tabs can be beneficial but are not strictly necessary, as this plant absorbs the majority of its nutrients through the water column.
Ideal water parameters include temperatures between 70–82°F (21–28°C), a pH of 5.5–7.5, and soft to moderately hard water. Stable conditions and regular water changes help maintain healthy, algae-free growth.
Frequent trimming encourages bushier growth and allows the aquarist to shape dense, colorful groups. Cut tops can be replanted directly into the substrate, where they will quickly root and continue growing.
Propagation
Propagation is simple through stem cuttings. Trim healthy tops and replant them into the substrate to create new plants and thicken the existing group.
