Ludwigia "Rubin"

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Ludwigia "Rubin" aquarium plant

Entity overview

Ludwigia "Rubin" appears in the Plant Library as fast-growth stem plant assigned to midground/background placement.

Taxonomy data places this plant in genus Ludwigia, family Onagraceae, order Myrtales, and major group Angiosperms.

The alias field adds Ludwigia glandulosa Ludwigia glandulosa 'Red' Ludwigia glandiosa.

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Water parameter context

Parameter data for this plant includes temperature 18–28 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 2–15 °dKH, and CO2 10–40 mg/L.

Continue with: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

The nutrient summary 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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Care data interpretation

Care data shows easy difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

Emersed growth appears as a supported profile value.

Related calculator: Calculate suitable lighting.

Growth and use data

The propagation field gives cuttings.

Color tags include red.

Usage tags are accent.

This profile uses available plant-library values; aquarium results can vary by setup.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–28 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
5–7.5
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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