Species Catalogue

Ludwigia Atlantis is a vibrant stem plant prized for its striking red and orange coloration, especially under high light conditions. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves display a beautiful gradient from green to deep red depending on lighting and nutrient availability. It grows moderately fast and is ideal for creating colorful midground to background displays in planted aquariums.

Fine-leaved Ludwigia with orange-red coloration. Similar to L. arcuata but with slightly broader leaves. Beautiful colour accent plant.

One of the most striking red-orange stem plants. Whorled leaf arrangement creates a unique spiral pattern. Demanding but spectacular.

Broad diamond-shaped leaves with orange-red colouration. More compact than most Ludwigias. Beautiful midground accent.

Ludwigia Mullertii is a hybrid stem plant known for its striking red-to-pink coloration on the undersides of leaves, especially under high light. It features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a moderately fast growth rate, making it an excellent choice for mid-to-background placement in planted aquariums. This cultivar is more forgiving than some Ludwigia species and responds well to fertilization and CO2 supplementation.

Japanese Ludwigia with oval leaves that turn salmon-pink under good light. Elegant and easy compared to other coloured Ludwigias.

Ludwigia Palustris is one of the most accessible red stem plants, displaying green upper leaf surfaces and deep reddish-pink undersides that are visible as the stems wave in current. It is far less demanding than L. arcuata or Super Red Mini, making it an excellent entry-level red plant for tanks with moderate light. Fast growth means it requires regular pruning to maintain shape.

Wide, wavy leaves that turn deep red to purple under intense light. Creates a dramatic focal point. One of the most coveted high-tech plants.

Tall, robust Ludwigia with broad leaves and deep red undersides. Grows large and makes a bold background statement.

Ludwigia repens is one of the most accessible red plants for beginners, producing green-to-deep-red leaves depending on light levels and iron supplementation. It grows quickly and is easy to propagate from cuttings. Best used as a contrast plant among green-leaved species in the background.

Dark red cultivar of Creeping Ludwigia. Deeper red than the standard form. Hardy and beginner-friendly — an easy red plant.

Broad diamond-shaped leaves with intense red coloration and dark spotting. A showpiece plant that requires expert care and strong lighting.

Ludwigia Super Red (also sold as Ludwigia sp. 'Red') is the full-size counterpart to Super Red Mini, producing larger oval leaves of intense blood-red to deep crimson coloration under high light and iron dosing. Its vivid, uniform red makes it one of the most striking background plants in aquascaping. Regular trimming and replanting of cuttings maintains colour intensity throughout the stem column.

Ludwigia Super Red Mini is a highly popular aquascape stem plant producing small, rounded leaves of an intense, uniform blood-red colour that few other plants can match. The compact leaf size and bushy growth habit make it more versatile than larger ludwigia species — it works equally well in nano tanks and as a detailed midground splash of colour in larger aquascapes. Adequate iron and CO2 are key to maintaining colour intensity.

Rare albino Ludwigia with creamy white leaves and pink-tinged tips. Lacks chlorophyll in white portions — needs precise conditions to thrive.

Hardy red stem plant that colours up even in moderate light. One of the most forgiving red plants for beginners. Grows fast.

Dark, wiry filaments of cyanobacteria that form dense mats — often mistaken for BBA. Unlike true algae, it can fix atmospheric nitrogen, meaning low nitrogen levels do not suppress it. Produces toxins harmful to invertebrates. Requires the same treatment as blue-green algae: blackout, H₂O₂ treatment, and improved flow.

Extraordinary plant with skeletal, lace-like leaves full of perforations. One of the most beautiful and challenging aquarium plants. Needs cool, soft water.

Vivid blue-green turf-like tufts of very fine filaments — a common sight on Indo-Pacific reefs. In captivity it can spread across rockwork quickly. Produces terpene compounds that deter most grazers. Interesting as a biotope element but can become a nuisance if left unchecked.

Miniature form of the Marble Queen Sword with green leaves and cream-white variegation. Stays compact. Unique and attractive.