"Ludwigia repens is found in the tropical waters of North and Central America
It is a stunning red aquarium plant that grows quickly when it receives sufficient light
Ludwigia is a favorite plant and welcome addition to any aquarium environment if utilized properly
Planting the Red Leaf Ludwigia Ludwigia repens is an amphibious plant that will grow either partially or fully submerged in the tank
When fully submerged, leaf color ranges from dark green to brownish red or deep red
The tops of the leaves are usually olive green while the undersides contain the red pigments
Ludwigia repens is a good mid-ground plant, or it can be placed in the background of a small aquarium