Ludwigia repens 'Mesakana'

Ludwigia repens 'Mesakana'

€4.90

This colourful, round-leaved plant is selection of Ludwigia repens. Ludwigia repens 'Mesakana' is not a particularly difficult plant, but has somewhat higher demands than "standard" L. repens. A good macro and micronutrient supply is important, also rather soft water is beneficial. Good lighting provides vibrand red and orange tones. In the midground to background of not too small aquaria, a bush of Ludwigia repens 'Mesakana' provides a colourful eyecatcher. It contrasts well with fine-textured green plants. In comparison to other varietys of L. repens and to L. palustris x repens, the leaves of L. repens "Mesakana" grow larger, and have a rounder form. They are also more colourful and have a more pronounced pattern.

Price per: 3 stems.

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Ludwigia sphaerocarpa

Ludwigia sphaerocarpa

€6.95

An uncommon Ludwigia not long known in the aquarium hobby. Under water it forms beautiful compact almost rosette-like ascending shoots. Unlike previously cultivated Ludwigia species, L. sphaerocarpa is suited for the foreground and middle areas of aquascapes. With care and some careful pruning, strikingly attractive, mounded reddish-orange crowns can form. Stems that have become established can grow to around 15 cm wide from leaf tip to leaf tip, so some room is definitely required. If any become too large, they may be removed, and in a short time, several new, smaller shoots will form. Not small enough to form the basis of a foreground, it can instead compliment smaller species, which can help cover its less attractive lower portions. To maintain low growth and to preserve the health of the plant itself, strong lighting and a lack of shade are absolutely required; otherwise, plants remain green and grow much more slowly. If such conditions persist, the plants may eventually die. Although L. sphaerocarpa is probably not a plant for beginners, it will certainly have a lasting place in aquarium culture.

Price per: 1 plant.

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Ludwigia arcuata

Ludwigia arcuata

€4.40

Ludwigia arcuata is one of the most delicate-looking Ludwigia species. It is widely spread in aquaristics and originates in the southeast of the USA, where it grows creeping or submersed along rivers and on the edges of ponds. It is also found in boggy areas. The submersed form of L. arcuata looks a lot like Didiplis diandra, and it is also really easily confounded with Ludwigia brevipes, which is in addition often sold in trade under the false name "L. arcuata". Both Ludwigia species can be discerned from each other as emersed flowering plants: - Ludwigia arcuata: emersed stem scantily hairy (use a magnifying glass!), pedicel up to 3.5 cm long, petals bright yellow, obovate, up to 11 mm long and 7 mm wide. - Ludwigia brevipes: emersed stem without hairs, pedicel up to 1.8 cm long, petals pale yellow, elliptic, 4 to 6 mm long and 2 to 3 mm wide. L. arcuata is a reddish, strongly ramifying stem plant. Sufficient light is a basic requirement for successful cultivation, as is an ample nutrient supply. Micronutrients help to preserve the reddish colouration of the shoot tips and the leaf undersides. Macronutrients are usually plentiful, as they are added with fish food. Nitrate, phosphate and potassium only have to be supplemented if you fertilise your tank with CO2, which makes the true Ludwigia arcuata an excellent choice for aquaria not equipped with any CO2 injection system. This plant can also be cultivated emersed in wet or moist loam under lots of lights. The beautiful yellow flowers of L. arcuata have four relatively large petals (see differentiation with L. brevipes above). Propagating L. arcuata is as easy as propagating any stem plant, and as this species tends to have lots of lateral shoots they just have to be cut off and re-planted. You can also take cuttings of the top shoot. Due to its delicate structure, L. arcuata ought to be planted in groups of at least 6 stems. These groups with their red and golden leaves are especially well-suited for the middleground, where they contrast effectively with a dark background or other small-leaved plants like Hemianthus micranthemoides or Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'.

Price per: 5 stems (grown emersed).

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Ludwigia sp. 'Mini Super Red'

Ludwigia sp. 'Mini Super Red'

€4.90

Ludwigia sp 'Mini Super Red' is a smaller species than most ludwigia. The leaves are also small and round. It develops an intense red colour, requiring medium + light for this. CO2 injection also recommended for this plant to thrive. A stunning plant that willing produces side shoots that can be re-planted. Similar to Ludwigia Palustris, must not be confused with Ludwigia repens 'Rubin' which has larger leaves.

Price per: 5 stems.

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Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'

Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'

€5.25

Variety of Ludwigia repens from North America with striking dark red leaves and stalk. Stems from 20-50 cm and 4-6 cm wide. It makes a fine colour contrast to the green shades in the aquarium. Plant in large groups to enhance the decorative effect, and prune regularly to encourage bushy growth. The plant makes few demands, but if light is insufficient the lower leaves tend to fall off. In strong light the colour becomes more intense.

Price per: 3 stems (grown emersed).

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