Ludwigia × lacustris

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Entity overview

Ludwigia × lacustris is profiled as fast-growth stem plant with midground/background placement data.

The classification fields place it in genus Ludwigia, family Onagraceae, order Myrtales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Growth and use data

Propagation information includes cuttings.

Care data interpretation

Care-related values include medium difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

The care profile includes possible emersed growth.

Use with this data: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

For tank comparison, range values include temperature 22–26 °C, pH 5–8, KH 2–15 °dKH, and CO2 10–40 mg/L.

Useful next step: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Dosing context starts with nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Planning tool: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Care ranges are field-based and should be checked against the conditions in your own aquarium.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–26 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 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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