Ludwigia arcuata Tissue Culture – Live Aquarium Plant

Ludwigia arcuata, commonly known as Needle Leaf Ludwigia, is a fine-leaved stem plant that can develop attractive green, bronze, orange and red tones in a planted aquarium.

Its narrow foliage gives it a delicate appearance and makes it especially useful for adding colour and texture without creating a heavy-looking background.

This plant is supplied as a tissue culture aquarium plant, giving you clean young plant material that can be divided into multiple portions before planting.

Quick Plant Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia arcuata
• Common Name: Needle Leaf Ludwigia
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Position: Midground to background
• Height: Approximately 20–50 cm
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Lighting: Medium to high
• CO₂: Recommended for best colour and compact growth
• Difficulty: Moderate

Fine Leaves with Strong Colour Potential

Ludwigia arcuata develops long, narrow leaves along slender stems. Under moderate conditions it may remain green to bronze, while stronger lighting can encourage orange and red tones.

Its fine foliage contrasts particularly well with broader-leaved plants, carpeting plants and darker hardscape.

Ideal for Aquascaping

Needle Leaf Ludwigia can be grown as a taller background group or kept lower through regular trimming for use in the midground.

Planting several portions together creates a soft, colourful group, while regular pruning encourages side shoots and a denser appearance.

How to Plant Ludwigia arcuata Tissue Culture

Remove the plant carefully from the tissue culture cup and rinse away the growing gel using clean aquarium water.

Separate the plant into several small portions or individual stems and plant them into the substrate using aquascaping tweezers.

Leave a small amount of space between portions so light and water can circulate through the developing stems.

Growing Ludwigia arcuata

For the best colour, provide good aquarium lighting, regular fertilisation and a reliable supply of CO₂.

When stems become too tall, trim the upper sections and replant healthy cuttings to create a fuller group.

Regular trimming also helps prevent lower portions from becoming shaded and encourages bushier growth.

Why Choose Tissue Culture Aquarium Plants?

Tissue culture aquarium plants are propagated under controlled conditions and are supplied free from unwanted snails and algae.

Each cup can usually be divided into several planting portions, making tissue culture an excellent option for establishing a group of plants throughout your aquascape.

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