Ludwigia senegalensis

Ludwigia senegalensis

Ludwigia senegalensis is a stem plant suited to midground planting.

MidgroundStem plant
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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required
  • Height3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
68–77°F (20–25°C)
Placement
Midground
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
68–77°F (20–25°C)
pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–7 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
25–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
Red

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What you’ll need to grow Ludwigia senegalensis

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia
Botanical name
Ludwigia senegalensis

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