Ludwigia Palustris Green 5cm

🔥 Ludwigia palustris ‘Green’
Add fresh, vibrant greenery to your aquascape with the versatile Ludwigia palustris ‘Green’. This beautiful stem plant is known for its bright green, slightly oval leaves and compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for creating dense, natural-looking planted areas. Whether used as a midground filler or grouped into lush background sections, it brings softness, colour balance, and movement to any freshwater aquarium.

Ludwigia palustris 'Green' is highly valued in aquascaping for its adaptability and fast establishment, making it perfect for both beginner and advanced planted tanks.

🌿 Why Choose Ludwigia palustris ‘Green’?
🍃 Bright, fresh green foliage that enhances natural aquascapes
🌱 Ideal for bushy midground or background planting
💧 Fast-growing and excellent for nutrient uptake
🐠 Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish
⭐ Great contrast plant against red or darker species

When planted in groups, Ludwigia palustris ‘Green’ forms dense, leafy clusters that create a soft, flowing green backdrop and help fill out aquascape layouts quickly.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Ludwigia palustris ‘Green’
📛 Common Name: Green Ludwigia / Marsh Ludwigia
🏠 Tank Placement: Midground to background
🌡️ Temperature: 18–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
💡 Lighting: Low to high (brighter light increases compact growth)
🧪 Growth Rate: Fast
🧘 Difficulty: Easy

Ludwigia palustris ‘Green’ is extremely adaptable and will thrive in a wide range of aquarium conditions. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth and prevents legginess, especially under high light.

🐠 Compatibility
Perfect for planted community aquariums. Works well with tetras, rasboras, livebearers, Corydoras, shrimp, and other peaceful species. Its dense growth also provides excellent cover for fry and invertebrates.

Important Notes
Under stronger lighting and good nutrient conditions, this plant will grow more compact and lush. In lower light setups, it may become slightly taller and more spaced out. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and density.

Ludwigia palustris ‘Green’ is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a hardy, fast-growing stem plant that brings balance, texture, and natural greenery to any aquascape.