This is a plant that can show color variation under the care and different lighting. In the emersed state, the plant shows light yellow color. The plant shows dark orange color in a submerged state.
This is a fragile plant and can melt or rot easily if not taken care of it properly and this beginner’s guide has information that would help to keep the plant healthy.
Overview of ludwigia atlantis dark orange plant
| Common Name | This plant is commonly called Dark Orange Ludwigia. |
| Color | In the tank where it is planted, the plant shows shades of yellow color. They also show shades of orange. The color of the plant depends on the care given and the lighting. |
| Habitat/Origin | Their origin is North America. |
| Average Size | The plant grows to a height of 5-10 inches. |
| Growth Rate | The growth rate of this plant is moderate. But growth can be enhanced by adding Co2 and nutrient source. |
| Placement | The plant is suitable for background and mid-ground in the tank. |
| Maintenance | If the plant should appear bushy, trimming the plant regularly in equal intervals of time is necessary. Co2 and other nutrients can be given to the plant on a regular basis. |
| Planting Methods | The plant comes by surrounding cotton around the roots. The cotton can be removed and the plant can be planted in a quality substrate. |
| Ideal Setup | The substrate should be nutrient-rich so that the plant does not require additional fertilizers. |
| Care Level | The care level of the plant is easy. But this is a fragile plant. Hence care should be taken while planting in the substrate. Make sure the parameters are proper for the plant to thrive. |
| Supplements | The aquarium live plant does not require any fertilizers. Co2 demand is also low. But under Co2 injection and nutrient supplements, the growth can be improved and the growth rate can be increased. |
| Lighting | Lighting should be high. Under high light conditions, the leaves develop red stripes along the sides. However, the plant can also thrive in medium lighting. |
| Water temperature | The temperature of the water should be 75-79 degrees F. the lowest temperature it can manage is 59 degrees F. The pH should be 6.5 – 7.5. |
| Propogation | Propagation can be done by trimming the stem. The stem can be replanted in another place for a new plant to grow. |
| Approx. Cost | The plant can be brought for $5 to S7 |
| Common Diseases | The plant melts or rots in an unstable water parameter. So it is important to maintain stable parameters. |
| What to look for when buying | The plant should be in proper shape. The root should be in good condition. |
| Related Specifies | Ludwigia alternifolia, Ludwigia anastomosans |
| FAQs | None |
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References
- “Ludwigia (Ludwigia peruviana)”. NSW Department of Primary Industries.
- Angiosperm Fruits and Seeds from the Middle Miocene of Jutland (Denmark) by Else Marie Friis, The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters 24:3, 1985
- NCBI taxonomy