Ludwigia repens × arcuata

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Entity overview

The plant-library profile pairs Ludwigia repens × arcuata with fast-growth stem plant and midground/background placement data.

Taxonomy in the profile links it to genus Ludwigia, family Onagraceae, order Myrtales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Growth and use data

Propagation context is limited to cuttings.

Color signals in the profile include red.

Use-case tags in the profile include accent.

Care data interpretation

The care profile is centered on easy difficulty, low light demand, and recommended CO2.

Emersed growth is included as a possible growth mode.

Useful next step: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

For water matching, the ranges are temperature 24–28 °C, pH 5–8, KH 2–22 °dKH, and CO2 10–40 mg/L.

Planning tool: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

The profile gives nutrient targets for nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Related calculator: Calculate nutrient dosing.

The page only uses populated plant fields; local aquarium conditions still matter.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
24–28 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–22 °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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