I can’t even begin to express how much I absolutely love Ludwigia! It’s such a beautiful plant and is a great centerpiece that ties everything together and adds a pop of color. I have Ludwigia Repens and Ludwigia Super Red (which is truly a showstopper!). They do grow fast but the best part is that they’re so easy to propagate
I'm VERY hopeful on my new Ludwigia super red. I had Ludwigia many years ago..but green and plain. This new type with small round leafs (unless it changes as it grows) is going to make a outstanding sheared red hedge right near center of the 240. I have to thank the internet. I never see these plants that the pro's use for sale at the LFS, even chain store. Guys like you fill the need!
I’m a few months away from building my big tank. I’ll be calling on you for some of those beautiful plants you have. Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed watching, as usual!
Love your whale fin snake plant! Not to sound creepy I saw you posted on a FB houseplants group it reminded me I've ordered from you before and I wanted to get more aquatic plants cause most of mine have died off and don't know where to begin I was really in to aquascaping last year and already forgot names of easy care plants so videos like these are super helpful! I'm great at keeping houseplants alive but have a hard time with aquatic plants
other videos made this plant seem more advanced, and me being a novice, i Became concerned i bought a plant Home to die. Thank You for relieving my stress.
Thanks for the this informative video. New to planted tank cause i am a die hard reefer with 3 setups. But just placed 25 of these into a 40 breeder with angels n discus fish. Temperature info was greatly appreciated.
My tip of the day? Use Nesaea. Its the only plant that will turn reddish-orangish-pinkish, depending on light and newness of the growth with no Co2 at all. Needs lots of light..soft water they say. Mine is soft out of the tap so I can't say if that's true or not. I see it more than Rotala or Ludwigia for sale.. a reason why.
to plant the SP Red should you completely remove from the pot and the soil ? I just got one a couple of hours ago. I just came across this video and will check out your website. Oh you just answered my ? thanks
Ive got 2 varieties the broad leave (which has red on the underside of leaf) and a narrow leaf ( the leaves closes to the light turn red) they grow tall ,cause the depth of my tank is a foot an 2 inches or 37cm. Yet its already as tall an some. I havent tested the theory yet, just what i came across during my research - that the more iron you give any plants, will turn even green plants red. You can if you want collaborate more on that. Im using ada aqua soil amazonia 2
I was just watching to see if you cover what’s the best substrate to use as I’ve had some Of the purple Ludwiga but it’s not shown any sign of growth since I bought it months ago but I don’t want to over fertilise them have you any recommendations?
Good video. I checked your website but there's a critical piece of info I need for my nano tanks -- plant height and spread! I don't want to be constantly trimming, I would prefer a plant that is naturally dwarf/mini. I checked your filters in your website but there's no nano or dwarf option. Adding one, plus the sizes of all plants sure would make it easier for me to plan my tanks and purchases. :)
I bought one of the red version the shop attendant doesn't know what plant it was so I also have no idea first I thought it was rotala but I see that it was close to the red one you have. Since I have no idea whether it's a root, a rizome or floating plant I just float them now it only had 5 leaves left.
I just got a plant from the store but when I took it home the little tag that tells you it’s name and stuff wasn’t there so I’ve been trying to find out what kind of plant I got and when I saw your video I knew it was Ludwigia Ovalis, Thank You!
Hey Justin, I always have stem rot with the red ludwigia, at the substrate level. Yet the floating stems tend to branch out and flourish. Any advice, or clues as to why this takes place?🤔🤔🤔
Hi love this vid. I appreciate it. I only just found out what this plant was called. I purchased from people that know nothing about plants and I have/had no idea what to do. Every plant that I have in my tank, I found out should not be planted in substrate. So I started researching today about this beautiful red leafy plant I have in my tank. SP Red! Or as PictureThis app said "Ludwigia palustris". I have several bunches around my tank. I noticed several growing roots at various nodes so I gently push them into the substrate. However, my issue is, my fish keep pulling them out. Daily I'm finding Red swirling around the top of my tank. What can I do to keep it in the substrate? How do I care for it. I have freshwater (obviously) 4 molly, 2 bala sharks a goldfish, an otocinclus and an albino pleco. I think it's the goldfish pulling them up.
I planted some and now I have big tall empty stems with roots . They lost all their leaves. Not sure if I should just cut them up in between the nodes and stick them back in the substrate? As of now they look horrible
I bought one call L. natans "Super Red". Now,it has the smallest near round foliage I've ever seen on a Ludwigia..or Rotala. Do you know of it?..older lower leaves turn green..but its dominant pure red..almost metallic in sunlight.
Update on no Co2 tank...its doubled in height..but was a bit bare..so I took scissors to it cut it in half,replanted the cuttings in the same pot to thicken it up. So far..very small reduced foliage. Not like the internet photos. It might need to build a stronger root system to enlarge. Or if stays that way,I'm fine with a tiny leafed red Ludwigia..nice contrast to Bolbitis or Java ferns.
My ovalis are rotting from their roots. I dont know why, but i give sufficient lighg and good soil and filtration. What could be the problem? Is it because of loss of co2 or because of its plant tank mates? (ceraptoris thalicroides, bacopa caroliniana, rotala h'ra, ludwigia red repens x arcuata and lobelia cardinalis)
I was given some ludwigia repens (and ramshorn snails, yay) and it's been growing really well. The person that gave it to me just said to break off the stem and stick it in the substrate, and it would keep growing. It's a really nice color contracts to the other green plants I have. I'm waiting to get some pot perm in the mail so I can dip the stems I've broken off and then use in other tanks (please god let it kill any snails/eggs) and give to other aquarists. Right now the broken off stems are just floating at the top, so glad that's OK. Are they column feeders then, and not root feeders?
What light are you using 4:48 ??!! Looks like a W+RGB Light... I am using CHEAP DIY LEDS All whites, but they're alittle more red than yours even at the substrate level...!
gerardo carrillo You’re plants were grown emerged (above water). It’s transitioning to submerged growth (under water). Chances are that you won’t see a red plant again until the tips get as close as they can to the light and even then it will just be the tips. Long story short: Co2, high light, and a fert dosing schedule.
Every time I trim my Ludwigia the stem I leave behind gets covered in BBA and just dies. The part I replant lives and stays healthy with no algae. The algae only seems to grow on the cut/dying stems. Do you have any ideas to help keep this from happening? I tried more light, I tried less light, easy green + easy carbon, and Ive tried no fertilization. Eco-complete substrate.
@@nadjagraves1644 How deep is your gravel? I had a tank like that with about 1 inch of gravel. I added 2 more inches and tried again with better results(not a green thumb by any means). The reason I tried is after looking at the roots of the 1inch they were smashed and all sideways. They needed more space to go down I think.
You and me both. It starts melting from the bottom up and just ends up where I have to just take it out because its rotting. I have no problems with any of my cryps, amazon swords, java ferns, dwarf sag..
Ludwigia is another plant that decides it doesn't wanna grow well for me lol. It stays alive but barely grows at all even with co2. Guess I just need a better light
@@h2oplants630 Just want to clarify. On your website the SP Red is also known as Palustris. The SP Red mini in the video is a different plant? Is the SP Red mini the Dark Red that is currently out of stock?
I’m having issues with my ludwigias roots and stem rotting, I use fluval stratum substrate, aquarium co op easy green fertilizer, and aqueon iron and magnesium. Any suggestions?
I can’t even begin to express how much I absolutely love Ludwigia! It’s such a beautiful plant and is a great centerpiece that ties everything together and adds a pop of color. I have Ludwigia Repens and Ludwigia Super Red (which is truly a showstopper!). They do grow fast but the best part is that they’re so easy to propagate
I'm VERY hopeful on my new Ludwigia super red. I had Ludwigia many years ago..but green and plain. This new type with small round leafs (unless it changes as it grows) is going to make a outstanding sheared red hedge right near center of the 240.
I have to thank the internet. I never see these plants that the pro's use for sale at the LFS, even chain store. Guys like you fill the need!
I’m a few months away from building my big tank. I’ll be calling on you for some of those beautiful plants you have. Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed watching, as usual!
You make very believable videos - one can hear you are not selling *&*^ for facts or on an ego trip. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Happy life!
Love the plant guides you’re doing!
These videos are extremely helpful! Thank you so much!
Found a great deal on some Rubins this vid definitely helped before purchasing 💪🏾
Love your whale fin snake plant! Not to sound creepy I saw you posted on a FB houseplants group it reminded me I've ordered from you before and I wanted to get more aquatic plants cause most of mine have died off and don't know where to begin I was really in to aquascaping last year and already forgot names of easy care plants so videos like these are super helpful! I'm great at keeping houseplants alive but have a hard time with aquatic plants
Dude, you made this video exactly for me :)). This is what I was google-ing for the last 3 days :D
i realize it's kinda off topic but do anybody know a good site to watch new series online?
One of my favorite plants all the ludwigias. good info.
other videos made this plant seem more advanced, and me being a novice, i Became concerned i bought a plant Home to die. Thank You for relieving my stress.
Thanks for the this informative video. New to planted tank cause i am a die hard reefer with 3 setups. But just placed 25 of these into a 40 breeder with angels n discus fish. Temperature info was greatly appreciated.
My tip of the day? Use Nesaea. Its the only plant that will turn reddish-orangish-pinkish, depending on light and newness of the growth with no Co2 at all. Needs lots of light..soft water they say. Mine is soft out of the tap so I can't say if that's true or not.
I see it more than Rotala or Ludwigia for sale.. a reason why.
to plant the SP Red should you completely remove from the pot and the soil ? I just got one a couple of hours ago. I just came across this video and will check out your website. Oh you just answered my ? thanks
One of the GREAT Aquarium Plants :)
Thank you for sharing! Great info! - Little Bobby
This is Amazing! INSTANT SUBSCRIBE🌻 keep it up!
Ive got 2 varieties the broad leave (which has red on the underside of leaf) and a narrow leaf ( the leaves closes to the light turn red) they grow tall ,cause the depth of my tank is a foot an 2 inches or 37cm. Yet its already as tall an some. I havent tested the theory yet, just what i came across during my research - that the more iron you give any plants, will turn even green plants red. You can if you want collaborate more on that. Im using ada aqua soil amazonia 2
I was just watching to see if you cover what’s the best substrate to use as I’ve had some Of the purple Ludwiga but it’s not shown any sign of growth since I bought it months ago but I don’t want to over fertilise them have you any recommendations?
I like your barba rossa style👍 great ludwigia guide, thanks :)
Good video. I checked your website but there's a critical piece of info I need for my nano tanks -- plant height and spread! I don't want to be constantly trimming, I would prefer a plant that is naturally dwarf/mini. I checked your filters in your website but there's no nano or dwarf option. Adding one, plus the sizes of all plants sure would make it easier for me to plan my tanks and purchases. :)
Just started my tank and picked up some Red ludwigia
Great video thanks! Found the plant I have been searching for lol
Big help for newbie like me.thank you!
Been watching a few of your other plant info vids. Thought I'd subscribe this time. Hehe.
I bought one of the red version the shop attendant doesn't know what plant it was so I also have no idea first I thought it was rotala but I see that it was close to the red one you have. Since I have no idea whether it's a root, a rizome or floating plant I just float them now it only had 5 leaves left.
Ludwigia repens. Is this different than ludwigia sp. red, or is the same.
I just got a plant from the store but when I took it home the little tag that tells you it’s name and stuff wasn’t there so I’ve been trying to find out what kind of plant I got and when I saw your video I knew it was Ludwigia Ovalis, Thank You!
Are you sure , i crush ludwegia sp mini, but i don't have co² cylinder, is that ok ?
Thanks for sharing all this knowledge. Question, ive seen pictures of ludwigias being grown epifite. Have you tried this?
Hey Justin, I always have stem rot with the red ludwigia, at the substrate level. Yet the floating stems tend to branch out and flourish.
Any advice, or clues as to why this takes place?🤔🤔🤔
Same question. When it was floating it seemed fine, as soon as I stuck it in gravel, it started melting. I think I have the red top one.
@@kibrika is your tank matured or not? if it grows fine floating just use a weight in the bottom.
Hi love this vid. I appreciate it. I only just found out what this plant was called. I purchased from people that know nothing about plants and I have/had no idea what to do. Every plant that I have in my tank, I found out should not be planted in substrate. So I started researching today about this beautiful red leafy plant I have in my tank. SP Red! Or as PictureThis app said "Ludwigia palustris". I have several bunches around my tank. I noticed several growing roots at various nodes so I gently push them into the substrate. However, my issue is, my fish keep pulling them out. Daily I'm finding Red swirling around the top of my tank. What can I do to keep it in the substrate? How do I care for it. I have freshwater (obviously) 4 molly, 2 bala sharks a goldfish, an otocinclus and an albino pleco. I think it's the goldfish pulling them up.
Really helpful.
I planted some and now I have big tall empty stems with roots . They lost all their leaves. Not sure if I should just cut them up in between the nodes and stick them back in the substrate? As of now they look horrible
I bought one call L. natans "Super Red". Now,it has the smallest near round foliage I've ever seen on a Ludwigia..or Rotala. Do you know of it?..older lower leaves turn green..but its dominant pure red..almost metallic in sunlight.
Your tanks are so beautiful
How far apart should we plant stem plants?
Mine are turning yellow please help
Update on no Co2 tank...its doubled in height..but was a bit bare..so I took scissors to it cut it in half,replanted the cuttings in the same pot to thicken it up. So far..very small reduced foliage. Not like the internet photos. It might need to build a stronger root system to enlarge. Or if stays that way,I'm fine with a tiny leafed red Ludwigia..nice contrast to Bolbitis or Java ferns.
Great video and beard
My ovalis are rotting from their roots. I dont know why, but i give sufficient lighg and good soil and filtration. What could be the problem? Is it because of loss of co2 or because of its plant tank mates? (ceraptoris thalicroides, bacopa caroliniana, rotala h'ra, ludwigia red repens x arcuata and lobelia cardinalis)
I just got some wild ludwigia here in Texas but I'm not 100% sure what kind they are.
I have seen a bunch here in central TX as well.
I was given some ludwigia repens (and ramshorn snails, yay) and it's been growing really well. The person that gave it to me just said to break off the stem and stick it in the substrate, and it would keep growing. It's a really nice color contracts to the other green plants I have. I'm waiting to get some pot perm in the mail so I can dip the stems I've broken off and then use in other tanks (please god let it kill any snails/eggs) and give to other aquarists. Right now the broken off stems are just floating at the top, so glad that's OK. Are they column feeders then, and not root feeders?
You're great.
Thx for the info
I have Ludwigia Sp. Red Mini. Had for about a month and it is melting. Does this plant need an iron supplement or can I use just Seachem Flourish?
Can this plant go with a axolotl?
Thank you
Is lidwigia sp red also known as ludwigia glandulosa ?
The red ludwigia you are showing is not mini
Mine is not growing,can you help me?
Would you recommend nitrogen limitation to encourage more red growth?
I have mini super red and I'm struggle with roots overgrowth. Should I just trim them or something wrong with tank fertilazation?
What light are you using 4:48 ??!! Looks like a W+RGB Light...
I am using CHEAP DIY LEDS All whites, but they're alittle more red than yours even at the substrate level...!
are any of those red plants shrimp safe ?, iv been wanting bright red plants for a whike but haven't had much luck
Do you ever stock weeping moss and flame moss ??
This whole time I thought I had ludwigia repens but is in fact ovalis.
thanks
Can those be floated?
I just got one that was super red and now it only had green leaves any tips on how I can get it back to red
Dose Iron. Even your green plants will start to get some purple highlights.
gerardo carrillo
You’re plants were grown emerged (above water). It’s transitioning to submerged growth (under water). Chances are that you won’t see a red plant again until the tips get as close as they can to the light and even then it will just be the tips. Long story short: Co2, high light, and a fert dosing schedule.
Increase the light of your tank
Do you ship to Canada ?
Where do we order
Great
Every time I trim my Ludwigia the stem I leave behind gets covered in BBA and just dies. The part I replant lives and stays healthy with no algae. The algae only seems to grow on the cut/dying stems. Do you have any ideas to help keep this from happening? I tried more light, I tried less light, easy green + easy carbon, and Ive tried no fertilization. Eco-complete substrate.
@@h2oplants630 Thanks for the advice I'll try trimming sooner!
Stem plants never stay down in my aquarium and the srems just rot
@@nadjagraves1644 How deep is your gravel? I had a tank like that with about 1 inch of gravel. I added 2 more inches and tried again with better results(not a green thumb by any means). The reason I tried is after looking at the roots of the 1inch they were smashed and all sideways. They needed more space to go down I think.
Ludwigia keeps dying on me. I love this plant ,but I really find it hard to survive in my water parameters.
Try iron. Seachem or the equivalent. It really works.
You and me both. It starts melting from the bottom up and just ends up where I have to just take it out because its rotting. I have no problems with any of my cryps, amazon swords, java ferns, dwarf sag..
I'm in the same boat.
Ya facing the same problem here any solutions on it??
Ludwigia is another plant that decides it doesn't wanna grow well for me lol. It stays alive but barely grows at all even with co2. Guess I just need a better light
Hi, just went to the site. When will you be restocking the ludwigia Sp red?
Viv
@@h2oplants630 Thank you will keep checking site :)
What about ludwigia palustrus? Is that the same thing as the SP Red?
@@h2oplants630 Just want to clarify. On your website the SP Red is also known as Palustris. The SP Red mini in the video is a different plant? Is the SP Red mini the Dark Red that is currently out of stock?
I’m having issues with my ludwigias roots and stem rotting, I use fluval stratum substrate, aquarium co op easy green fertilizer, and aqueon iron and magnesium. Any suggestions?
How deep is your substrate
Is this plant "turtle friendly"? I have a Musk Turtle who is in need of a new set up. :)
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thanks for the video you always shared, keep it up....
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