Ludwigia arcuata Tissue Culture – Fine-Leaved Red Aquarium Stem Plant
Ludwigia arcuata, also known as Needle Leaf Ludwigia, is a graceful red stem plant loved for its delicate, narrow leaves and brilliant orange-red coloration under strong lighting. The tissue culture form offers a clean, pest-free start, ensuring no snails, algae, or pathogens enter your aquarium. It’s an excellent choice for high-tech aquascapes and shrimp-safe planted tanks alike.
Native to the southeastern United States, Ludwigia arcuata grows naturally in marshes and slow-moving streams. In aquariums, it forms thin, arching stems covered in needle-like leaves that shift from olive-green to intense red with the right light and nutrients.
Lighting: Medium to high light is essential for red coloration and compact growth.
CO₂ & Nutrients: Strongly benefits from CO₂ injection and iron-rich liquid fertilizers.
Placement: Ideal for midground to background placement; plant multiple stems closely for a bushy effect.
Water Conditions: Prefers 68–82°F (20–28°C), pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water.
Maintenance: Trim tops frequently to encourage dense, lateral growth.
Pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free, perfect for shrimp tanks.
Lab-grown in sterile conditions for maximum plant health.
Arrives in a sealed cup with nutrient gel — just rinse and plant.
No quarantine needed before introducing to your aquarium.
Elegant, fine-leaved texture adds contrast to aquascapes.
Turns vivid red with proper lighting and CO₂.
Fast-growing and easy to propagate from cuttings.
Ideal for nature-style and Dutch aquascapes.
Ludwigia arcuata Tissue Culture – Fine-Leaved Red Aquarium Stem Plant
Ludwigia arcuata, also known as Needle Leaf Ludwigia, is a graceful red stem plant loved for its delicate, narrow leaves and brilliant orange-red coloration under strong lighting. The tissue culture form offers a clean, pest-free start, ensuring no snails, algae, or pathogens enter your aquarium. It’s an excellent choice for high-tech aquascapes and shrimp-safe planted tanks alike.
Native to the southeastern United States, Ludwigia arcuata grows naturally in marshes and slow-moving streams. In aquariums, it forms thin, arching stems covered in needle-like leaves that shift from olive-green to intense red with the right light and nutrients.
Lighting: Medium to high light is essential for red coloration and compact growth.
CO₂ & Nutrients: Strongly benefits from CO₂ injection and iron-rich liquid fertilizers.
Placement: Ideal for midground to background placement; plant multiple stems closely for a bushy effect.
Water Conditions: Prefers 68–82°F (20–28°C), pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water.
Maintenance: Trim tops frequently to encourage dense, lateral growth.
Pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free, perfect for shrimp tanks.
Lab-grown in sterile conditions for maximum plant health.
Arrives in a sealed cup with nutrient gel — just rinse and plant.
No quarantine needed before introducing to your aquarium.
Elegant, fine-leaved texture adds contrast to aquascapes.
Turns vivid red with proper lighting and CO₂.
Fast-growing and easy to propagate from cuttings.
Ideal for nature-style and Dutch aquascapes.
