🌿 Ludwigia Pantanal – Intense Red-Orange Beauty from South America’s Wetlands

Ludwigia Pantanal, is a crown jewel among aquatic stem plants—prized for its electrifying display of deep red and fiery orange tones. Native to the Pantanal wetlands of South America, this finely textured, whorled-leaf species transforms any aquascape into a vibrant masterpiece when grown under optimal conditions.

At Aquarium Plants Factory’s nursery, we cultivate this plant in its emersed form, where it develops upright green stems and slender leaves. When submerged in a high-tech aquarium with strong lighting, CO₂ injection, and a nutrient-rich substrate, it undergoes a dramatic transformation—producing striking coloration and bushy vertical growth. Its finely whorled leaf arrangement and vibrant tones make it one of the most stunning midground to background plants in the hobby.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Pantanal'

• Common Names: Ludwigia Pantanal

• Growth Form: Finely textured, whorled-leaf stem plant

• Leaf Color: Green in emersed form; transforms to vivid red and orange when submerged

• Lighting Needs: High

• CO₂ Requirements: Strongly recommended for coloration and compact growth

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)

• pH Range: 5.5–7.0

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Speed: Moderate to fast with CO₂ and strong lighting

• Nutrient Substrate: Required for optimal growth and coloration

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – green in nursery form

• Propagation: Cuttings

🎯 Aquascaping Benefits:

• One of the most vividly colored Ludwigia species available

• Finely textured foliage contrasts beautifully with broad-leaf plants

• Perfect for Dutch-style layouts and high-energy planted tanks

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Choose the format that suits your aquascaping needs:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approximately 6+ unrooted stems

• Bunched Plants: 6+ fresh-cut stems without root bundled with foam and plant weight

• Potted Plants: 6+ fresh-cut stems potted in rockwool within a 2-inch net pot

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Ludwigia Pantanal is a demanding species that requires high light, pressurized CO₂, and stable nutrient dosing to achieve its vibrant coloration and healthy growth. It is not suitable for low-tech setups. Emersed plants will arrive green and may undergo a transitional phase with some leaf melt before adapting to submerged growth.

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Please check local regulations before introducing any plants to outdoor ponds or waterways. Never release aquarium plants into natural habitats.