Ludwigia Glandulosa (Peruensis) Vitro Culture

Burgundy that holds without pressurized CO₂. Ludwigia glandulosa, sold widely as Ludwigia peruensis, grows broad pointed leaves in an upright rosette that runs deep green to burgundy red depending on light. It is a North American species and one of the more reliable dark reds in the hobby.

What You'll Receive

• One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing 3–4 Ludwigia glandulosa (Peruensis) plantlets, grown in vitamin-enriched gel
• Propagated under sterile conditions — 100% free of snails, algae and harmful pathogens

Plant Profile

• Common name — Ludwigia Peruensis, Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow
• Scientific name — Ludwigia glandulosa
• Also known as — Ludwigia peruensis
• Origin — North America
• Type — Stem plant, upright rosette habit
• Foliage — Broad pointed leaves; deep green to rich burgundy red
• Placement — Midground to background
• Growth rate — Moderate

Care

• Difficulty — Intermediate
• Light — Medium to high. Required for red pigmentation
• CO₂ — Recommended for color and steady growth, not essential
• Water — 72–82°F · pH 6.0–7.2
• Substrate — Required. Nutrient substrate or root tabs
• Feeding — Regular macro and micronutrient dosing
• Propagation — Cuttings

Grower's Notes

• The rosette habit is what separates it from other Ludwigia. Leaves cluster tightly around the stem rather than spacing out in pairs, so it reads as a column of color rather than a line of leaves. That structure is why it works in Dutch layouts.
• Two names, one plant. Sold as both glandulosa and peruensis — glandulosa is the accepted name, but people search for peruensis, so both are worth knowing.
• Slower than Ludwigia repens, which is an advantage in a planned scape — it holds its shape between trims.
• Once established it needs little intervention. Trim the tops and replant to thicken a group.
• Rinse the gel off thoroughly and separate the plantlets before planting. Expect some melt converting from emersed growth.
• New to red plants? Ludwigia repens is easier and colors up faster.

Want to go deeper? Read our complete Ludwigia Care Guide.

Notes

• Images shown are for reference. Plant size and coloration may vary based on lighting, nutrient levels, and tank maturity. Transition from emersed to submerged form may involve slight melting before regrowth.
• Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

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Good to know

• Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
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