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Ludwigia arcuata is a slender, fast-growing stem plant with fine, needle-like leaves. Under bright lighting, it develops a deep reddish hue, making it a popular choice for contrast in aquascapes. It thrives in both submerged and emergent conditions, making it suitable for aquariums and paludariums.
Taxonomy:
Clade:
Angiosperms
Variation:
Order:
Myrtales
Cultivar:
Class:
Synonym:
Needle-leaf Ludwigia
Family:
Onagraceae
Subfamily:
Ludwigioideae
Genus
Ludwigia
Species:
arcuata
Aquatic Semi-aquatic
Type:
Brackish
Salt water
Freshwater
Placement:
Foreground
Midground
Background
Floating
Light level:
Low
Medium
High
CO2
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