{"product_id":"ludwigia-sphaerocarpa","title":"Ludwigia Sphaerocarpa","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 sphaerocarpa\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLudwigia sphaerocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive freshwater stem plant prized by aquascapers for its \u003cstrong\u003erounded leaves, upright growth and potential for attractive red, orange and bronze colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e under strong aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can develop into an impressive bushy stem plant when regularly trimmed and replanted. Its broader, rounded foliage provides a different texture from fine-leaved Ludwigia varieties, making it useful for creating contrast within a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best growth and colour, provide \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting, consistent CO₂ and a balanced supply of macro and micronutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be more demanding than common 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 sphaerocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ludwigia sphaerocarpa\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 North America\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 5.5–7.5\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, Bushy Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ludwigia sphaerocarpa easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be grown without CO₂, but stronger lighting, CO₂ and consistent nutrients will produce better growth and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make Ludwigia sphaerocarpa red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting, good CO₂ availability and balanced fertilisation can encourage \u003cstrong\u003ered, orange and bronze tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Colour will vary depending on the individual plant and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Ludwigia sphaerocarpa be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when planted in groups to create a dense bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Ludwigia sphaerocarpa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut healthy stems and replant the \u003cstrong\u003eupper sections\u003c\/strong\u003e into the substrate. The remaining stems can produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Ludwigia sphaerocarpa need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is not strictly essential, but it is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e for faster growth, compact form and stronger 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 light can result in greener, stretched growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂ in a high-light aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting increases the plant's demand for available carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever trimming the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular trimming encourages branching and creates a fuller appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting stems too closely together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow enough space for light to reach the lower foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent macro and micronutrient availability is important for healthy stem growth and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955671675019,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/IbpBFzP5a-G159eQkhGhX7R37VeVrU9L9IEkIycsEQLJGtVvcU1BX3OquB0GiHPLzmEy1vwrDnr8zi6SqvUu6jr6C3VCAmiA4nCrN-HgPuFM6KP51dkGen7WzIUDGUfOmkT3za4WCVeick_NTQhQ7p55xkPwWaLZ07g22BAfQ0zFWmY1UHybbro.jpg?v=1787299897","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/ludwigia-sphaerocarpa","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}