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Ludwigia Senegalensis
Ludwigia senegalensis
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Onagraceae
📍 West Africa
Broad diamond-shaped leaves with intense red coloration and dark spotting. A showpiece plant that requires expert care and strong lighting.
Tank Mates
Gentle algae grazers that won't damage delicate plant tissues or uproot stems
Small, non-destructive shrimp that help control algae without harming the plant
Peaceful algae eaters that graze on plant surfaces without causing damage
Complementary foreground plant with similar high-light requirements and slow growth
Hardy companion plant with contrasting leaf shape; thrives in same high-light conditions
Peaceful bottom-dweller that won't uproot or consume the plant; appreciates planted environment
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrient)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of red coloration, interveinal chlorosis
Increase fertilizer dosing with emphasis on iron and macronutrients; perform 25% water change and retest nutrient levels weekly
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced light penetration, plant appears smothered
Reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, manually remove affected leaves
Melting/Tissue Decay
Leaves become translucent, mushy stems, rapid leaf loss, foul odor from substrate
Improve water circulation, increase CO2 injection, reduce photoperiod temporarily, perform 50% water change, remove decaying tissue
Slow/Stunted Growth
Minimal new leaf development, small leaves, pale coloration despite adequate lighting
Verify CO2 levels (30-40 ppm ideal), increase fertilizer dosing, ensure substrate contains root tabs, check water parameters for toxins
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Quick Facts
- co2
- required
- lighting
- very high
- placement
- midground
- difficulty
- hard
- growthRate
- slow