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Ludwigia sp. ‘White’ is a rare, eye-catching aquatic plant prized for its nearly white to pale-green foliage that adds a striking contrast to planted aquariums. Under high lighting, leaves may develop faint pink or reddish hues. Ideal for midground to background placement, it suits tanks of 10 gallons (≈ 40 L) or larger.
Although classified as an advanced/“hard‑to‑grow” plant, it can thrive with consistent care. It requires nutrient-rich substrate, stable CO₂ injection, and moderate-to-high lighting to maintain its signature whiteness. Regular pruning helps control growth and encourage compact development.
Ideal Parameters for Ludwigia sp. ‘White’
| Light | Moderate to high (to preserve white colouration) |
| Temperature | 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Water hardness | Soft to moderate (~2–12 °dGH) |
| CO₂ | Recommended (medium–high levels) |
| Substrate | Nutrient-rich (root tabs advised) |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Maximum height | Up to 40 cm |
| Placement | Midground to background |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
| Difficulty | Advanced/High-maintenance |
Tips for success:
- Prune green-shoot reversion promptly to maintain white chimeric foliage :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Maintain stable EI-style dosing paired with weekly water changes to supply ample nutrients and prevent reversion :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Transition carefully from emersed to submerged growth—new submerged shoots may take weeks to appear :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
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