| Broadleaf Ludwigia | Return to Aquarium page |
| Scientific Name | Ludwigia repens |
| Common Name | Broadleaf Ludwigia |
| Origin | North America |
| Mature Height | Medium to tall |
| Coloration | Green with a slight hint of red |
| Placement | Center to rear |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Lighting | 3.0 - 5.0 watts/gallon |
| Temperature | 64 - 83°F |
| pH | 5.5 - 8.0 |
| Hardness | 3 - 25 dGH |
| Propagation | Side shoots and cuttings |
| Notes | I've had reasonably good success with this plant. Propagation is simple - when an individual plant gets too tall, I cut the top half off and replant it. The bottom half that I left in place then starts sprouting lots of side shoots, which can also be cut and planted within a few weeks. After several weeks of this you end up with a nice, densely planted area. |
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