Ludwigia Super Red Bonsai

Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia sp. 'Super Red Bonsai'
• Common Name: Super Red Bonsai Ludwigia
• Origin: Cultivar (exact lineage uncertain, likely derived from Ludwigia arcuata or related species)
• Height: 5–20 cm (2–8 inches), compact growth makes it ideal for small tanks
• pH: 6.0–7.2
• Care: Moderate – needs stable conditions and proper nutrients for best color and shape
• Light: High – intense lighting brings out vivid red and compact form
• CO₂: Recommended – CO₂ helps maintain compact, healthy growth and deeper coloration
• Propagation: Stem cuttings – top or side shoots can be replanted
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

• Additional Notes:

  • Loved for its bright red color and compact, bushy structure — ideal for foreground or midground.
  • Needs high light and rich nutrients (especially iron) to stay red; otherwise may turn green or orange.
  • Very popular in aquascaping for its shape and color contrast.
  • Grows upright with tight internodes if kept trimmed and under intense light.
  • Can be sensitive to low light or poor flow — ensure good water circulation.