Care specifications
| Type | Stem |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Light | High (60–100 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Required |
| Fertilizer demand | High |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Max height | 20 in |
| Spread | 5 in |
| Placement | Background |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 |
| Color | Orange |
| Trimming | Frequent |
| Styles | Dutch, Nature |
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Propagation
Top the stems and replant; healthy stands need topping weekly, and every cutting roots.
Frequently asked questions
Why are the growing tips of my Ludwigia Cuba twisted and stunted?
Stunted tips on this species almost always trace to instability — fluctuating CO2 is the usual offender, followed by micronutrient gaps (iron and the other traces). Verify your CO2 holds steady through the photoperiod and dose a complete micro fertilizer daily; new tips should grow out clean within a week or two.
Can I grow Ludwigia Cuba without CO2?
Realistically, no. It may survive for a while, but it will shrink, lose its whorled form, and eventually waste away. This is one of the species where injected CO2 is a requirement, not an upgrade — without it, choose Ludwigia palustris or Super Red Mini instead.
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