How to Plant Red Ludwigia in a Pond (Care & Grow Guide)

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how to plant red ludwigia in a pond

Red Ludwigia has been noted as a variation of Ludwigia plants. You can also find it under the name “Ludwigia Repens.”

Other than the Red Ludwigia, there are more than 50 other species similar to it, and they are found in North America, South America, and some other tropical climates. Naturally, this is one of those pond plants that thrive in damp, warm, and sunny conditions.

This popular plant is commonly grown as a submerged plant or as an emergent plant near the pond's edge, where it will consume nutrients that would otherwise fuel algae growth. This helps keep your pond clean and clear!

Red Ludwigia (Ludwigia repens) Quick Look

Scientific Name

Ludwigia repens

Common Names

Red leaf ludwigia, red repens, and water primrose

Plant Type

Marginal plant/submerged plant

Light Requirements

Full sun

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zone 5 - 11

Bloom

Spring to Fall

Grow Up To

36 inches

Flower Color

Yellow

How to Plant Red Ludwigia in a Pond

To plant Ludwigia in a pond, anchor the stems or roots of the plants in 1-2 inches of the substrate, so they don't float back to the surface. You can also plant them in containers and place them on a planting shelve in your pond, as they are emergent plants and will grow above the water's surface.

Ludwigia thrives in various planting media  – aquarium gravel, muck, loam, or aquatic soil.

For best results, ensure a minimum spacing of 1 inch among Ludwigia plants. This will prevent any direct nutrient competition among them.

Red Ludwigia Care Guide

Ludwigia is easy to care for if it receives ample sunlight and nutrients from the pond's water. It does grow very quickly if these conditions are met, so be sure to trim the plant regularly and remove any clippings away from the water so they don't unintentionally spread and grow throughout your pond or decompose and cause water quality issues.

To overwinter Ludwigia in colder climates, you can take the plants indoors and allow them to grow in an aquarium or tub (ensure they get ample light). Or simply allow them to die off and replant in Spring.

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