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Ludwigia Inclinata
Ludwigia inclinata
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Onagraceae
Ludwigia inclinata is a stem plant from shallow, slow water in the Americas. Pantanal and Cuba are its best-known aquarium forms, with whorls of narrow leaves that turn deep red to purple under strong light. It needs high light, CO2 and soft water to colour well.
Where it's from
Native to Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia and 16 more
At a glance
- CO₂
- required
- Growth
- Moderate
- Placement
- midground/background
- Temp
- 75–86°F
- 24–30°C
- pH
- 5.5–7.0
- GH
- 0–143 ppm
- 0–8 dGH
Tanks growing this
Growing in 1 tankBy variety. 1 tank shared publicly.
Ludwigia Pantanal1 tank
Compatible livestock
See all 6Gentle algae grazers that won't damage plant tissue and help maintain tank cleanliness
Efficient algae eaters that respect plant structure and thrive in high-tech planted setups
Small, peaceful fish that won't uproot or damage delicate stems and add visual contrast
Algae-eating fish that graze on biofilm without harming plant leaves
Complementary stem plant with similar high-light requirements; creates layered aquascaping
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Common diseases 4Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrient), Algae Overgrowth (Green/Black Spot), Melting (Tissue Decay), Slow Growth/Stunting
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrient)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of red coloration despite adequate light
Increase liquid fertilizer dosing; test water parameters and adjust macro/micro nutrient ratios; consider adding chelated iron supplements
Algae Overgrowth (Green/Black Spot)
Green film or black spots on leaves, reduced photosynthesis, plant decline
Reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours daily; increase water changes; add algae-eating shrimp or fish; maintain stable CO2 and nutrient balance
Melting (Tissue Decay)
Leaves become translucent, mushy, and disintegrate; stems weaken
Improve water quality with frequent partial changes; ensure adequate CO2 injection (30-40 ppm); increase light intensity; check for ammonia/nitrite spikes
Slow Growth/Stunting
Minimal new leaf development, small leaves, weak stems despite adequate light
Verify CO2 levels are 25-40 ppm; increase all-in-one fertilizer dosing; ensure water temperature is 24-28°C; check for substrate nutrient depletion
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and change over time; check with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping or shipping it.
The care information here is written with AI help, so it can contain mistakes. Spot one? Tell us and we'll fix it. Native range: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) (CC BY 4.0).
At a glance
- CO₂
- required
- Growth
- Moderate
- Placement
- midground/background
- Temp
- 75–86°F24–30°C
- pH
- 5.5–7.0
- GH
- 0–143 ppm0–8 dGH
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