Ludwigia Repens Super Red Mini

Overview

Ludwigia Repens ‘Super Red Mini’ is a compact, vibrant stem plant prized for its intense red foliage and manageable growth size. This variety delivers a bold splash of color that contrasts beautifully against green plants, making it a popular choice for aquascapers seeking strong visual impact without aggressive growth.

With proper lighting and nutrients, it develops deep red tones and a bushy, structured appearance suitable for midground or background placement.

What You Will Receive

• Quantity: 1 Bunch (Multiple Healthy Stems)
• Stem Height: Typically 4–6+ inches at shipping
• Growth Form: Fresh cut stems, ready for planting

Stem count and leaf density may vary naturally.

Key Features

• Compact red stem plant
• Intense red coloration under proper lighting
• Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
• Bushy growth with regular trimming
• Suitable for midground or background placement
• Safe for fish, shrimp, and snails

Benefits

• Adds bold red contrast to green aquascapes
• Helps reduce algae by absorbing excess nutrients
• Provides shelter and spawning areas for fish and shrimp
• Improves water quality through natural nutrient uptake
• Easy propagation by cutting and replanting stems

Product Specifications

• Common Name: Ludwigia Super Red Mini
• Scientific Name: Ludwigia repens
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Lighting Requirement: Moderate to High
• CO₂ Requirement: Not required (recommended for best color)
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Temperature Range: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• pH Range: 5.0 – 7.5
• Water Type: Freshwater
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended

Care Guide

Lighting

Moderate to high lighting required to maintain strong red coloration. Lower light will result in greener leaves.

CO₂

Not required, but CO₂ improves color intensity and compact growth.

Planting

Plant individual stems into substrate with spacing to allow light penetration and bushier growth.

Maintenance

Trim tops regularly and replant cuttings to create a dense, full group.

Compatibility

Compatible with most freshwater fish, shrimp, and snails. Dense foliage provides natural hiding and spawning areas.

Perfect For

• Freshwater planted aquariums
• Midground or background red accents
• Nano to large community tanks
• Beginner and intermediate aquascapers
• Low-tech to high-tech setups

Why Choose Ludwigia Repens ‘Super Red Mini’?

• Vibrant red color without difficult care requirements
• Compact growth compared to standard Ludwigia
• Easy propagation for filling larger areas
• Excellent contrast plant for aquascapes
• Beginner-friendly red plant option

Quality Assurance

• Healthy, hand-selected stems
• Inspected before shipping
• Shipped fresh and ready to plant

Live Arrival Guarantee

Your plant is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Contact us within 2 hours of delivery with clear photos if your plant arrives damaged. We will provide a replacement or refund within 2 business days.

Extreme weather packaging is required for temperatures below 40°F or above 100°F.

Important Notes

• Color intensity depends on lighting and nutrients
• CO₂ enhances red coloration but is optional
• Natural variation in stem length and leaf color is normal
• Some leaf melt may occur during transition and is temporary
• Images are for reference only