Ludwigia Repens
A classic stem plant that transforms with color underwater
Ludwigia Repens is a well-loved aquarium plant, admired for its adaptability and the vibrant transformation it undergoes when transitioned from emersed to submerged growth. At Aquarium Plants Factory’s nursery, we cultivate this variety in its emersed form, where the leaves retain a healthy green color and the stems grow slightly thicker—ensuring robust, transplant-ready specimens.
Once planted in a nutrient-rich aquarium with moderate to high lighting, Ludwigia Repens begins its remarkable color change, developing hues that range from warm orange to deep red. This natural color shift adds a vivid splash of contrast and brings life to midground or background areas in your aquascape.
🌿 Key Features:
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Scientific Name: Ludwigia Repens
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Family: Onagraceae
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Growth Form: Stem plant with opposite leaves
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Coloration: Green in emersed form; orange to red when submerged
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under ideal conditions
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Placement: Midground to background
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Ease of Care: Easy; great for beginners and seasoned aquascapers alike
💡 Optimal Growing Conditions:
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Lighting: Medium to high (intensity enhances red coloration)
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Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended
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CO₂: Not required, but promotes faster, more vibrant growth
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Water Parameters:
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
🌱 Aquascaping Benefits:
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Adds vertical depth and warm coloration to planted aquariums
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Ideal for Dutch-style layouts and contrast planting
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Pairs beautifully with green foreground or carpeting plants
🔁 Propagation:
Easily propagated by cutting healthy stems and replanting them into the substrate. Each node has the potential to root and grow into a new plant.
📦 What You’ll Receive:
Enhance your aquarium with our versatile selection of high-quality aquatic plants, available in three convenient formats:
- Fresh-Cut Plants: Includes approximately 6 loose, fresh-cut stems without roots. Perfect for flexible planting arrangements.
- Fresh-Cut Bunched: Approximately 6 fresh-cut stems without roots, bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
- Fresh-Cut Potted: About 6 fresh-cut stems without roots, securely potted in a net pot with rockwool, ensuring stability and healthy growth.
⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Before purchasing, please ensure Ludwigia Repens is not restricted in your state. Always dispose of plant matter responsibly to avoid impacting native ecosystems.
Shipping Policy
At Aquarium Plants Factory, we carefully package and ship all orders to ensure plants and livestock arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
Order Processing Time
Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment is received.
Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Orders containing out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder items may require additional handling time.
Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to your email.
Shipping Schedule
Live Plants
Live plant orders ship Monday through Saturday when using United States Postal Service (USPS).
Most plant-only orders ship within 1–3 business days, excluding products that are out of stock, pre-order, or backorder.
Estimated USPS delivery time is 2–5 business days, depending on your location.
UPS Express Shipping
We offer the following UPS expedited shipping options:
UPS 2-Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 2 business days
Please note that UPS 2-Day Air® is not a guaranteed service in the event of carrier delays, weather disruptions, or operational issues.
UPS Next Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 1 business day
This service is guaranteed by UPS according to their service guarantee policies.
UPS expedited orders ship Monday through Wednesday only to ensure packages arrive within the same week and avoid weekend delays.
Please note that orders require 1–2 business days of handling time before shipment.
To help ensure same-week delivery, please place UPS orders on or before Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).
Live Animals Shipping
Live animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday only.
This schedule ensures animals arrive within the same week and do not remain in transit over the weekend.
Handling time for live animal orders typically ranges from 1–5 business days, depending on:
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Weather conditions
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Livestock health
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Shipping destination
Tracking information will be emailed once the order has been shipped.
Free Shipping
We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders over $150 within the contiguous United States.
Estimated delivery time for free shipping orders is 2–5 business days.
If your order contains both live plants and live animals, the shipment may be combined and the appropriate shipping rate will be shown at checkout.
Free Shipping is not available for customers located in:
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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Puerto Rico
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Guam
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U.S. Virgin Islands
Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.
Delivery Time Estimates
Delivery times shown at checkout are estimates provided by the shipping carrier.
While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:
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Weather conditions
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Carrier delays
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High shipping volumes
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Transportation disruptions
Aquarium Plants Factory is not responsible for shipping delays caused by the carrier.
Delayed or Lost Packages
Occasionally, shipments may take longer than expected.
A package is considered lost only after 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks) from the ship date.
If a package is confirmed lost by the carrier, we may offer a 50/50 replacement, meaning:
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Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost
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The customer covers 50% plus shipping
Address Accuracy
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address when placing an order.
Please ensure that your address is correct when using payment methods such as:
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Credit / Debit Card
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PayPal
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Apple Pay
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Google Pay
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Amazon Pay
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Shopify Pay
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AliPay
Orders returned due to:
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Incorrect address
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Refused delivery
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Failed delivery attempts
may not be eligible for a refund.
Order Cancellations
If you need to cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible.
Orders can only be canceled before they have been shipped.
Once an order has been shipped, it can no longer be canceled.
Returns
Due to the sensitive nature of live goods, all sales are final.
We do not accept returns or exchanges for:
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Live plants
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Live animals
For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.
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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.
- 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
- 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.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- 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
- 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!
- 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.
Customers praise this aquarium plant for arriving in excellent condition with vibrant green and red coloration. Most report healthy stems that root quickly and show "new growth within days of planting." The plants thrive in various setups, though one shopper noted shipping damage with melted leaves. Some mention a learning curve for optimal care.
- Within a few days of planting new buds appeared at the top of the plant
- All plants arrived green, vibrant, and healthy
- Lush, a bunch of stems, started growing right away!
M
These beautiful plants arrived in perfect condition and were easy to plant. They’re healthy and a wonderful green color. What surprised me the most was that within a few days of planting new buds appeared at the top of the plant. I feel very fortunate to have ordered from Aquarium Plants Factory.
A
Lush, a bunch of stems, started growing right away!
M
They are doing very well in my tank after 1 month of having them, and they look awesome. I had to anchor a few down because I have some fish that like to redecorate. Now that they are used to these plants they stopped uprooting them, and new growths is even happening! I’m truly happy with the purchase.
S
The stems arrived looking super healthy with a bunch of new growth on the upper 1/3! I can't wait for them to get acclimated to my tank. Really pleased!
A
Nicely packaged, arrived pretty quickly, and got decent sized plant bundles
D
I bought the ludwigia ovalis because it is one of the few "low tech" plants that has some color. When it arrived, I was impressed wit the color and the height! I recieved stems that were already at least 8 inches tall. I bet this depends on what time of year plants have been purchased and I'm glad I got these when I did! They are beautiful! Arrived clean and in great condition. I wish my aquarium was clearer to show the better but it is still cycling...
D
This plant exceeded my expectations. I received a healthy portion of about 8 or 9 stems that were pleasantly tall and robust. The color really was better than expected and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommended ordering from them, I have ordered multiple plants and all have arrived in great condition.
M
The plants are thriving and true to color with little effort. I’m using LED lighting approximately 8 hours per day and the colors in the plant are beautiful. I have only praise for this company and have been more then satisfied with all my shipments.
J
Just about a week in & they’re still standing. I think I even see new red leaves coming out of the tops
K
They all came in a reasonable time. All were packaged very neatly and all alive and thriving in my tank. They fit along with the other plants very well and my fish live them.
M
Very nice!!! Had roots to plant !!!
J
Ludwigia Repens
K
The plants died in the transported and had complete melted when delivered. Most were okay but this one completely died and all the leaves were off before I even open the package
T
The order arrived on time and in great condition. My Ludwigia continues to be healthy and is rooting out nicely. I'll definitely order again.
D
Service was a 10 out of 10, the quality of the plants I received was above and beyond my expectation. All plants arrived green, vibrant, and healthy. I received 9 cuttings: well above my expectations. Very happy with my purchase.
A
Ordered a bunch of plants all arrived healthy and looking good
C
Hello! So far so good. I received beautiful stemmed plants. 🌱. I really was impressed with the quality. I really hope they thrive. They are a gorgeous plant.
W
Plant is doing good. Bought as submerged, so probably wont melt.
Thanks
N
great plant.
P
Arrived quickly and in great condition. Leaves firm and not falling off, terrific color and stem tips nice and firm. After almost a week in my tank growing, showing no signs of molting and seems to be doing well. I think we got a winner!
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Ludwigia Repens
B
Great quality and healthy!
D
This arrived in beautiful condition, but it doesn't seem to be doing well for me. Not sure why. Not enough light? Too much light? Not enough nutrients? Not sure, but I don't think it's the plant as ordered that's the issue. I've got stems of it in multiple tanks now, to see if I can find the right combination for it. This is the first time I've had this species, so it's a learning curve.
M
Plants came in on scheduled and looking healthy.
L
Plants came in looking great with some red still on them. So far they are going through some transitioning to my tank but already showing new growth. Will continue purchasing plants from them.
G
Nice healthy plants. Shipped fast and received fast. Planted so let’s see how they do in my tank.
l
red and healthy leaves, no damage to plant, recommend
L
I received a decent bunch of rooted cuttings that were in excellent health. Plants were well packed are still growing well after 2 weeks in a low-tech setup. Would recommend!
S
This my favorite plant in the tank now, love the style and color. It arrived in great shape and I’m waiting for them to grow out!
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