• Stem plant
  • Medium
  • Light: medium to high (sources differ)
  • CO₂: not needed

Ludwigia ovalis

Oval ludwigia

Medium stem plant for medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and midground. Growth is fast, and it is rated medium to keep.

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Ludwigia ovalis small oval green leaves growing denselyPhoto: 葉子, CC0
Ludwigia ovalis small oval green leaves growing densely

At a glance

Plant type
Stem plant Foreground, Midground
Light
Medium to high (sources differ)
CO₂
Not needed
Difficulty
Medium Growth rate: Fast
Height
4–8 in (10–20 cm)
Water
Not recorded pH 6–7
Leaf color
  • Red
Propagation
Cuttings
Botanical name
Ludwigia ovalis

In the tank

Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.

Origin

Native to Asia

Sources

Where to buy

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  • Ludwigia ovalis small oval green leaves growing densely Photo: 葉子, CC0
    Ludwigia ovalis small oval green leaves growing densely

Questions

Does Ludwigia ovalis need strong light?

Ludwigia ovalis grows in medium light.

Does Ludwigia ovalis need CO₂?

No. Ludwigia ovalis grows without added CO₂.

Where does Ludwigia ovalis go in the tank?

Ludwigia ovalis is used in the foreground and midground.

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