Ludwigia Arcuata

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia arcuata
• Common Name: Needle Leaf Ludwigia
• Origin: North America
• Height: 20–50 cm (8–20 inches)
• pH: 5.5–7.5
• Care: Moderate
• Light: Medium to High
• CO₂: Recommended for vibrant color and dense growth
• Propagation: Stem cuttings (top or lateral shoots)
• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Additional Notes:

  • Ludwigia arcuata is a fine-leaved stem plant with narrow, needle-like leaves that turn orange to red under strong lighting.
  • It adds delicate texture and a splash of warm color to the midground or background of an aquascape.
  • Benefits from iron-rich fertilization and consistent trimming to maintain bushy, compact growth.
  • Can be confused with Ludwigia brevipes or Ludwigia repens x arcuata, so accurate ID may depend on growth pattern and leaf shape.
  • Under low light, color fades and stems may become leggy.