Kaiser Aquatics Ludwigia Arcuata

🌿 Ludwigia Arcuata Care Guide

🔍 Overview

• Common Name: Ludwigia Arcuata

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia arcuata

• Origin: North and Central America

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Growth Rate: Medium to fast

• Placement: Midground or background

• Light Requirements: Medium to high

• CO₂ Requirements: Recommended (for best growth)

🌱 Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: 10 gallons and up (best in larger tanks)

• Water Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (3–8 dGH)

💡 Lighting

• Requires moderate to high lighting to thrive and show its best colors.

• Red coloration is enhanced under intense lighting.

• Low lighting can result in legginess and loss of vibrant colors.

🧪 CO₂ & Fertilization

• CO₂ supplementation is recommended for optimal growth and color.

• Needs regular fertilization, including macro and micronutrients (especially nitrogen and iron).

• Root tabs or liquid fertilizers work well in maintaining healthy growth.

✂️ Maintenance

• Pruning: Trim regularly to keep the plant compact and bushy. Remove old leaves to encourage new growth.

• Propagation: Simple; cut the top of the stem and replant the top portion. New roots will form quickly.

• Planting: Plant in groups for a bushy effect. This plant can grow tall, so leave enough space for vertical growth.

🌾 Growth Behavior

• Grows tall and bushy with red, orange, and green hues, which look stunning in the right light.

• May reach 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) in height, so it’s best placed in the midground or background.

• Tends to grow in a dense bush formation and will benefit from being pruned to prevent it from shading other plants.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Requires good nutrient levels: If growth stalls or colors fade, check if you need more CO₂, light, or nutrients.

• Can be prone to algae in low light or nutrient-deficient conditions.

• It's not as easy as some other plants like Anubias or Java Fern, but it’s manageable with proper care.