Ludwigia repens |
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| Ludwigia repens is a beautiful and fast growing aquarium plant. The leaves are olive-green usually with a red lower side. Ludwigia repens thrive even in moderate light though the red colour becomes less intensive. In open aquaria the plant easily grow out of the water where yellow flowers are produced. It is an easy plant which is propagated by cuttings. Cutting the larger plant also results in a more bushy appearance. Ludwigia repens requires a quite nutrient rich substrate as most other fast growing plants. During the summer-time Ludwigia repens can be grown outdoors in shallow ponds. Often, Ludwigia repens is mistakenly sold for L. natans in the shops. | |||||||||||||||||||
