{"product_id":"ludwigia-brevipes","title":"Ludwigia Brevipes","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\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Ludwigia brevipes\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLudwigia brevipes\u003c\/em\u003e is an attractive stem plant prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eslender leaves, upright growth and potential for vibrant orange-red colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e under strong aquarium lighting and good nutrient availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the southeastern United States, this relatively delicate Ludwigia is an excellent choice for planted aquariums where it can be used as a \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background stem plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regular trimming encourages branching and creates a fuller, bushier appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best colour, provide \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting, consistent CO₂ and a balanced supply of macro and micronutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under lower light, the plant may remain predominantly green and develop more open growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be planted as individual stems or in groups to create a dense, colourful display.\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 brevipes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ludwigia brevipes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onagraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeastern United States\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\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ludwigia brevipes easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is considered \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to intermediate difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can grow without CO₂, but strong lighting, CO₂ and consistent fertilisation will produce much better growth and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make Ludwigia brevipes red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting, consistent CO₂ and balanced nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good overall plant health is more important than simply restricting a single nutrient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Ludwigia brevipes be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well as a \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when planted in groups and regularly trimmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Ludwigia brevipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply cut healthy stems and replant the \u003cstrong\u003eupper portions\u003c\/strong\u003e into the substrate. New roots will develop from the planted stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Ludwigia brevipes need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is not absolutely essential, but it is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for dense growth, faster development and stronger red colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing insufficient light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow lighting can result in green, sparse growth and long spaces between leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂ in a high-light aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting without adequate carbon availability can make maintaining healthy growth much more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting the stems too deeply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the lower leaves and plant the stem securely without burying excessive foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever trimming the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular trimming encourages branching and produces a much fuller appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent macro and micronutrient availability helps maintain strong, colourful growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955632189579,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/6Pio_V00gJl734ZsqMeLml8ahvd_0mXnyOKUtv1iF8z4uvxsAqs06uxV2jfvE7AcHmdeO6dKXJiMW3D5jaSyYls-lt5PsW-1YKZOg66ma__BvdeXeahF9DuhnRNIih_9HuJffV0KIYkc13dWXlzc47SZuJDUtpGliQ6sjcMdUcST09hUWnPVq9n.jpg?v=1787297166","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/ludwigia-brevipes","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}