Ludwigia inclinata "Red"

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Entity overview

The AquariumLesson profile connects Ludwigia inclinata "Red" with very-fast-growth stem plant and midground placement data.

The taxonomy values align this plant with genus Ludwigia, family Onagraceae, order Myrtales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Care data interpretation

Care tags available for this plant include difficult difficulty, high light demand, and recommended CO2.

Emersed growth is marked as possible.

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Water parameter context

Parameter data for this plant includes temperature 24–28 °C, pH 4.5–7, KH 0–8 °dKH, and CO2 25–40 mg/L.

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Nutrient range context

Plant nutrition data available here includes nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

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Growth and use data

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Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
High
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
24–28 °C
Placement
midground
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–8 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
25–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia

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