
- Synonyms: "Ludwigia peruensis" (erroneous)
- Hardiness: Moderate
- Light Needs: High
- Plant Structure: Stem
- Family: Onagraceae
- Genus: Ludwigia
- Region: North America
- Location: Southeastern United States
- Size: Individual stem width: 5-12cm (2-5in)
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes
Ludwigia
glandulosa, a native of the U.S., is distributed through out most of
the southern states where it grows in wetland areas as well as roadside
ditches. Despite its wide range, it is classified as a threatened and
endangered species in Indiana and Maryland, respectively.
L.
glandulosa is moderately difficult to grow. Without high light, its
leaves will turn green and will fall off. Even in high light tanks,
lower leaves are still susceptible to dropping. Being such a high light
plant, regular dosing of trace and iron become necessary. Other than
these needs, this plant isn't very challenging. It isn't very picky
about nitrate and phosphate levels as long as these macronutrients are
present in some amount. Successful growth has been demonstrated with NO3
ranging from 5-25 ppm and PO4 of 0.5-3 ppm. Unlike typical 'red'
plants, L. glandulosa does not need to have low nitrate levels to
maintain its red coloration.
Unlike other Ludwigias, L.
glandulosa does not like to branch. Even when this plant grows right up
to the water line, it tends not to branch, but rather grows out of the
water. To force side shoot growth, one usually has to snip the tip of
the stem.
Because of the intense coloration of this plant, L.
glandulosa is ideal as a focal point plant. Its intense red/purple
leaves will easily attract the eye. Because this plant is not extremely
fast-growing and does not often branch, one can easily use this plant in
the Dutch-style plant streets.




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