{"product_id":"ludwigia-atlantis-1","title":"Ludwigia \"Atlantis\"","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Ludwigia 'Atlantis'\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudwigia 'Atlantis' is a striking ornamental freshwater stem plant known for its \u003cstrong\u003evariegated green, cream, pink and red foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its unusual leaf pattern makes it an excellent feature plant for aquascapes, providing colour and contrast against traditional green stem plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt develops upright stems with attractive broad leaves and can become increasingly colourful under strong aquarium lighting. Regular trimming encourages branching and helps create a fuller, bushier appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best growth and colouration, provide \u003cstrong\u003egood lighting, consistent CO₂ and balanced macro and micronutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be more demanding than standard Ludwigia varieties and is best suited to established planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLudwigia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Atlantis'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ludwigia Atlantis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onagraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem Cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Branching Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ludwigia 'Atlantis' easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can grow without injected CO₂, but stronger lighting, CO₂ and consistent fertilisation will produce better growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the best colour from Ludwigia 'Atlantis'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003egood lighting, consistent CO₂ and balanced nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e. Strong conditions can encourage more pronounced pink, red and cream tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Ludwigia 'Atlantis' be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its unusual foliage can provide a strong colour contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Ludwigia 'Atlantis'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut healthy stems and replant the \u003cstrong\u003eupper portions directly into the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The remaining stems can produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Ludwigia 'Atlantis' need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is not strictly essential, but it is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e for maintaining healthy growth and stronger colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing insufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can result in weaker, greener and more stretched growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂ in a high-light aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting without sufficient carbon can make maintaining healthy growth more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever trimming the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular trimming encourages branching and creates a denser bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowing surrounding plants to shade it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood light penetration is important for maintaining its distinctive colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent macro and micronutrients support healthy new growth and foliage colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955685830795,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/VvRpFP5csbdod24ORIyG1nv6p234ILL8cZHzaOJ1cYcd2w-n887AdaJIce2RZBpb69Sk1y4hVyb50ijC5jS7XnIm4IdhgxtTmNnUcFC87WOdatUqC9nPBhnOpIs4Yv4TB-fP5u_7VFmFPFoFI12sbeNnUOqL6AjXgmafRq41BQ90TkduQ6dTqzn.jpg?v=1787301738","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/ludwigia-atlantis-1","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}