Mini Super Red - "Super Red" Ludwigia
Mini Super Red Ludwigia – "Super Red" Ludwigia
Mini Super Red Ludwigia is a stunning, compact stem plant prized for its vibrant red foliage and dense, bushy growth. Perfect for adding a pop of color and texture to the midground or foreground of planted aquariums, this miniature variety brings fiery hues and dynamic contrast to your aquascape.
Features:
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Bright red to deep crimson leaves that intensify under strong lighting
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Compact, slow to moderate growth habit—ideal for smaller tanks or detailed layouts
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Easily propagated by trimming and replanting cuttings
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Adds vibrant color contrast to green plants and natural aquascapes
Growth & Care:
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Lighting: Medium to high (strong light enhances red coloration)
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CO₂: Recommended for best color and compact growth
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Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 22–28°C (72–82°F)
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Placement: Midground to foreground depending on tank size
Care Tips:
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Regular trimming keeps the plant dense and bushy
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Supplement with iron-rich fertilizers to promote red coloration
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Maintain stable water parameters and nutrient-rich substrate for optimal health
Ideal For:
Aquarists looking to add a bold splash of red with a manageable, easy-to-care-for plant. Perfect for detailed aquascapes, nano tanks, and high-tech setups aiming for vibrant color and texture.
Ludwigia Super Red, commonly known as SP Red Ludwigia, works great as a midground or background plant. It grows fast, easy to propagate by trimming. By frequently trimming new growth and using high light with CO2, the plant will thrive and retain a vibrant red color. The stem can become green when there isn't sufficient lighting or iron but a liquid fertilizer is recommended to see SP Red in its most optimal beauty!
Propagate by trimming from the main stems and replanting into substrate.
Note, the Ludwigia SP Red you will receive won't be as red as what you see in our tank pic as that is over a course of a few weeks with CO2 injection and iron dosing.
It will resemble what you see
