Ludwigia palustris 'Green' Aquatic Plant (Ludwigia palustris)
Ludwigia palustris 'Green' is an attractive and versatile freshwater stem plant known for its vibrant green foliage, compact growth, and ease of care. Unlike the red forms of Ludwigia palustris, this green variety provides a lush, natural appearance that works beautifully in planted community aquariums and aquascapes. When planted in groups, its upright stems create dense areas of greenery that add depth and texture to the aquarium.
Ludwigia palustris has a widespread natural distribution and can be found growing in wetlands, marshes, ponds, and slow-moving waterways. In the aquarium, it adapts well to a variety of conditions and performs best under moderate lighting with consistent nutrients. Higher lighting and supplemental CO₂ can encourage faster, denser growth but are not essential for successfully maintaining the plant.
Ludwigia palustris 'Green' is a moderate to fast-growing stem plant that responds exceptionally well to regular trimming. Cutting the tops encourages the remaining stems to branch and develop a bushier appearance. Healthy cuttings can be replanted directly into the substrate, making propagation simple and allowing dense groups to be established quickly.
This versatile plant works well in the midground or background depending on how frequently it is trimmed. Its bright green foliage pairs beautifully with red Alternanthera, red Ludwigia varieties, Rotala, Cryptocoryne, Anubias, Bucephalandra, and carpeting plants.
Scientific Name: Ludwigia palustris
Common Name: Ludwigia Palustris Green
Care Level: Easy
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Lighting Requirement: Low to Moderate
CO₂ Requirement: Not Required (Beneficial but Optional)
Placement: Midground to Background
Maximum Height: Approximately 12–20 Inches
Origin: Widespread
If you're looking for a hardy, fast-growing green stem plant that is easy to shape and propagate, Ludwigia palustris 'Green' is an excellent choice. Its lush foliage, adaptable nature, and easy care make it a beautiful addition to freshwater planted aquariums of all experience levels.
