{"product_id":"ludwigia-white","title":"Ludwigia White","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 White\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudwigia White is an unusual and highly sought-after freshwater stem plant known for its \u003cstrong\u003epale cream, white and light-green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its unusual colouration provides excellent contrast against traditional green and red aquarium plants, making it a striking choice for aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background planting\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be grown as a dense group with regular trimming. Good lighting, stable water parameters and consistent nutrients are important for maintaining healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudwigia White can be more demanding than standard Ludwigia varieties. \u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ supplementation is strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in high-light aquariums, to support healthy growth and prevent the plant from deteriorating.\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 sp. 'White'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ludwigia White\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 to Advanced\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 Strongly 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 Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ludwigia White easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e compared with more common Ludwigia varieties. Stable conditions, good lighting, nutrients and CO₂ will produce the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Ludwigia White need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when using strong lighting. It helps support healthy new growth and maintain the plant's unusual pale colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Ludwigia White be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its pale foliage can create strong contrast with darker green and red plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Ludwigia White?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply cut healthy stems and replant the \u003cstrong\u003eupper portions\u003c\/strong\u003e into the substrate. The remaining stem can produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I maintain the white colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting, good CO₂ availability and balanced nutrients can help maintain the plant's characteristic pale appearance. Avoid relying on nutrient starvation to force colour changes, as this can weaken the plant.\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 cause weaker, greener and more stretched growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety can be more demanding than standard Ludwigia and benefits greatly from consistent CO₂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowing the plant to become shaded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense surrounding plants can reduce the light reaching the Ludwigia and cause deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever trimming the stems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular trimming encourages branching and creates a fuller display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent macro and micronutrients are important for maintaining healthy new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955679867019,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/UsutdoFZn3N8KhaJRLXe-d7aOiZeJcVbSge1434aOAyrWupIVnam7LsgDuCmxS3DF21K0jc2JMKOyTAl13EfoQlVpbND6pzeaVrZ972yauUeQBjyP3T9nTILPkCwj45bzTW3FUfMA0C8DXz_BSACNQOuO-3XnY5dcobnP3HfeI2N63NMOfZ2Wkw.jpg?v=1787301080","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/ludwigia-white","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}