🌿 Ludwigia Peruensis (Ludwigia glandulosa) – Rare & Striking Red Accent Plant

Ludwigia Peruensis, correctly known as Ludwigia glandulosa, is one of the most colorful and unique members of the Ludwigia family. Native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States, this species has earned a reputation among aquascapers for its bold red-to-burgundy foliage, upright growth, and striking presence.

Often mislabeled in the aquarium trade as Ludwigia perennis or Ludwigia peruensis, this plant is easily distinguished by its rigid stems and lanceolate leaves that develop rich, wine-red coloration under high light. In lower light, the leaves transition to olive-green with red undersides, offering a two-toned effect that adds depth to any aquascape. 

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia glandulosa Walter

• Synonyms: Ludwigia cylindrica, Ludwigia glandulosa "Perennis"

• Common Names: Cylindricfruit Primrose-Willow, Ludwigia Peruensis

• Family: Onagraceae

• Origin: Southeastern United States

• Growth Habit: Upright, rigid stems with alternating lance-shaped leaves (3–11 cm long)

• Coloration: Wine-red to burgundy under strong light; olive-green with red underside in lower light

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Medium to very high light is required for intense red coloration.

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Strongly recommended; requires a consistent supply of iron, micronutrients, and macros (NO₃: 5–25 mg/L, PO₄: 0.1–3 mg/L).

• Growth Speed: Medium to slow; sheds lower leaves if light is insufficient.

• Growth Method: Submersed stems grow upright with minimal branching; lateral shoots form after trimming the main stem.

• Temperature Range: 10–27 °C (optimal 22–25 °C).

• pH Range: 5.0 – 7.0

• Water Hardness: KH 2–10 °dKH | GH 0–30 °dGH

• Nutrient Substrate: Recommended for best results.

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes; emersed growth produces woody creeping and upright shoots with small green flowers.

• Propagation: Cuttings or seeds.

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Bold Accent Plant: Provides a vivid red-to-purple focal point in Dutch-style or nature aquariums.

• Contrast Effect: Stunning alongside light-green stem plants or carpeting plants.

• Structured Growth: Slow, upright habit makes it perfect for “plant streets” or solitary midground groups.

• Rare & Distinctive: Less common than other Ludwigia species, making it a collector’s favorite.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose fresh-cut plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approx. 6 individual loose-cut stems without root.

• Bunched Plants: Approx. 6 stems without root, bundled with foam and plant weight.

• Potted Plants: Approx. 6 stems without root, potted in rockwool and a net pot.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Pictures shown are sample representations and not the exact plants you will receive. Unless otherwise specified, we do not guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests or pesticides, nor whether they are grown emersed or submerged.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please check your local regulations before purchasing or introducing Ludwigia species into natural waterways. Responsible ownership helps protect native ecosystems.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

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.