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Ludwigia inclinata

A widespread amphibious Ludwigia of tropical America, well known in aquariums for its red and orange stems, including the whorled form 'Verticillata'. It grows on the beds of seasonal ponds and wetlands, submerged in the rains and emersed as they dry, and in cultivation needs strong light, warmth, nutrients and CO2.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodAquatic

Where it grows wild

Grows on the beds and margins of seasonal ponds, lakes and swamps in open savanna and lowland wetlands, alternately submerged and emersed.

Recorded at 1 to 3100 m, median 130 m; mostly lowland.

MexicoCentral AmericaCubaJamaicaColombiaVenezuelaGuyanaSurinameEcuadorPeruBoliviaBrazil

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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