Ludwigia Meta is what people reach for when Ludwigia Pantanal has beaten them. It gives the same fine whorls of narrow leaves and the same orange-to-red burn under strong light, but without Pantanal's intolerance for anything less than perfect. Still uncommon in the trade, and still a centerpiece plant.
What You'll Receive
Choose the format that suits your aquascaping needs:
- Fresh-Cut Plants: Approximately 6+ unrooted stems
- Bunched Plants: 6+ fresh-cut stems without root, bundled with foam and plant weight
- Potted Plants: 6+ fresh-cut stems potted in rockwool within a 2-inch net pot
Plant Profile
- Common name — Ludwigia Meta
- Scientific name — Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Meta'
- Also known as — Ludwigia sp. 'Meta'
- Origin — Departamento del Meta, central Colombia
- Placement — Midground to background
- Mature height — 6-14 inches
- Growth rate — Medium
Care
- Difficulty — Intermediate
- Light — Medium to high
- CO₂ — Recommended
- Water — 68-82°F, pH 6.0-7.0. Soft water, carbonate hardness below 4°dH
- Substrate — Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs, plus water column dosing
- Growth habit — Amphibious stem, feeds from roots and water column
- Propagation — Cuttings
Grower's Notes
- It arrives green and it is supposed to. Our stock is grown emersed, where the leaves are plain green. Orange and red develop only after the plant converts to submersed growth under your lighting — usually three to four weeks in.
- Soft water matters more than light. Meta colors and grows best with carbonate hardness under 4°dH. In hard water it stays green and slowly stalls no matter how much light and iron you throw at it — test KH rather than chasing a pH number.
- Easier than Pantanal, same look. If you have lost Ludwigia Pantanal to melt or stunting, Meta gives a similar fine-leaved red without the same intolerance of imperfect conditions.
- It branches poorly, so plant more stems. Meta grows straight up with little side-shooting. Density comes from planting a group close together, not from waiting for one stem to bush out.
- Replant the tops, discard the bases. As with most fine-leaved Ludwigia, the lower stem goes bare with age. Cut the top few inches, replant them, and pull the old base.
Want to go deeper? Read our complete Ludwigia Care Guide.
Notes
- Ludwigia Meta ships in its emersed green form. Once submerged and provided with strong light and nutrients, it will gradually develop its iconic orange to red hues. Slight leaf melt during transition is normal.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
At a glance
- Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
- Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
- Processing: most orders leave us within 1 to 2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
- USPS (2 to 5 business days) ships Monday through Saturday.
- UPS 2nd Day Air® ships Monday through Wednesday. Order by Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- UPS Next Day Air® ships Monday through Thursday. Order by Wednesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and military addresses ship by USPS at a flat rate shown at checkout.
- Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
- We ship within the United States only.
Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.
The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.
How it works
- Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
- Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
- We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.
Good to know
- Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
- Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
- Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.
The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
R
I received some hearty stems of Ludwigia Meta a day and a half ago. They arrived just like the all green website picture. But, as you can see in my photos, my nearly 2 day old stems are already transitioning into their orange-red coloration with their new growth. Additionally, they're pearling already! Great find and happy to have purchased so far.
A
Very good healthy stock. Please find an additional method for consumer to identify each plant. The packets each had a number that I couldn’t match up.
H
Aquarium plants factory, never dissapoints this is probably the 5 time i have purchase aquarium plants from you guys no melting, all the plants adapt fast always healthy and no pest! You guys are awesome!!!
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