Plant Profiles

Ludwigia sphaerocarpa

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Ludwigia sphaerocarpa
Globefruit Primrose-willow
$14.95

Ludwigia sphaerocarpa is a beautiful and uncommon Ludwigia species that can add a unique touch to your high-tech aquarium. Its compact growth habit with large, red-orange leaves make it a striking addition to any tank. This slow-growing plant is best suited to setups with medium-high light and a nutrient-rich substrate, the addition of CO2 can also help to maintain its health and enhance its growth.

Ludwigia sphaerocarpa has a unique leaf colouration under medium-high light, staying green in the center of the rosette and becoming copper orange towards the leaf edges. When grown under ideal conditions with CO2 and high light, the leaves of the plant take on a vibrant red-orange colour that can add a beautiful contrast to other plants in the aquarium. With less CO2 and light, this species will grow more upright, with yellow-green leaves.

While Ludwigia sphaerocarpa can be a bit more challenging to grow than some other aquarium plants, it is well worth the effort for its unique and striking appearance. With the right conditions, this plant will slowly grow laterally along the substrate, creating a beautiful carpeting bush in the foreground of the aquarium.

Ludwigia sphaerocarpa is a great choice for experienced aquarists looking to add a rare and eye-catching plant to their high-tech setups. With high light, a nutrient-rich substrate, and CO2 injection, this plant will thrive and add a stunning touch to any aquarium.

Requirements and information

Temperature:
TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:
CoarseFine

Substrate nutrients:

Medium

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

High

CO2:

Medium

Height:

Low

Growth rate:

Slow

Growth habit:

Stem

Creeping

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Native to: