Oval Ludwigia Tissue Culture (Ludwigia ovalis)

Oval Ludwigia is a moderate light, undemanding species that can still display great coloration and form in relatively low-tech setups!

Oval Ludwigia (Ludwigia ovalis) is an extremely attractive, yet relatively hardy and low-maintenance stem plant that is much less demanding than many of its relatives. This hardy, fast-growing plant can flourish and highlight the middle or background of the aquascape with striking red, pink, or orange coloration. It can thrive with only moderate lighting, but it has the potential for brighter red coloration with higher lighting and proper supplementation, particularly iron.

This variety of Oval Ludwigia requires moderate. Its trimmings can be replanted. It does not require CO₂ supplementation, but CO₂ supplementation will contribute to more optimal growth and health.

This listing is for the tissue culture form of Oval Ludwigia. Tissue cultures are superior to traditional forms of aquarium plants in many ways. They are produced in a completely sterile environment which eliminates the possibility of them carrying pest snails or algae spores. They have a shelf life (before introduction to the aquarium) of several months if properly maintained and they are housed in a nutrient gel until introduced to the aquarium. To introduce a tissue culture plant to the aquarium, simply rinse off as much nutrient gel as possible, then plant as usual. The nutrient gel will not harm your aquarium.  

Packaging may vary. Tissue Culture plants may arrive in bag or cup form. 

What We Like About This Plant:

• Excellent orange, red, and pink coloration according to light and nutrient levels
• Easy care
• Excellent middle or background plant
• Provides protective cover for fry and can attach to or cover many surfaces in the aquarium
• Tissue cultures contain no unwanted pest animals or algae

Care Guidelines:

• Temperature: 64° - 82° F (18° - 28° C)
• pH: 5.0 – 7.0
• Lighting: Medium to High. Higher lighting will help maintain red coloration.
• Potential Height: 8 inches (20 cm), sometimes taller.
• Origin: Indigenous to Southeast Asia
• Aquarium Placement: Middle to Background
• Care: Easy
• Growth Rate: Fast

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