Ludwigia sp. ‘Guinea’ pot
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🌿 Ludwigia sp. ‘Guinea’ (Ludwigia senegalensis) is a striking stem plant prized in aquascaping for its vivid red coloration and intricate leaf veining. Originally from Africa, it’s now a rare but popular choice among advanced aquarists.
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📝 Description
– Scientific name: Ludwigia senegalensis (formerly Ludwigia sp. ‘Guinea’)
– Appearance: Deep red leaves with green and light-colored veins; in optimal conditions, leaves show a full red surface with a central vein.
– Growth habit: Upright stem plant; can grow submerged or emersed (creeping form above water).
– Placement: Best used in the mid-ground of aquascapes due to its moderate height and visual impact.
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🌱 Growing Tips
💡 Lighting
– Requires high light intensity, especially with a strong red spectrum to enhance coloration.
– In low light, leaves turn more green and lose vibrancy.
🧪 Nutrients & Substrate
– Thrives with rich substrate feeding, especially nitrogen in ammonia form.
– Needs a balanced fertilizer regimen—deficiencies can quickly lead to stunted, dark leaf tips.
💨 CO₂ & Water Parameters
– Benefits from stable CO₂ injection, though it can survive in low-tech setups with cooler temperatures.
– Prefers slightly soft water, but this is not strictly necessary.
✂️ Maintenance
– Propagate by trimming tops and replanting.
– Bottom stems will sprout side shoots if healthy.
– Space stems adequately to prevent overcrowding and ensure light penetration.
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⚠️ Challenges
– Not beginner-friendly due to its sensitivity to lighting, nutrients, and CO₂ fluctuations.
– Requires prompt attention to nutrient imbalances to avoid rapid decline.
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