Want red without a high-tech tank? Ludwigia repens is the classic starting point — it arrives green and turns orange to deep red once it converts to submerged growth. Hardy, fast, and forgiving in a way that most red plants are not.
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.
Plant Profile
- Common name — Ludwigia Repens
- Scientific name — Ludwigia repens
- Also known as — Creeping Primrose-willow, Red Ludwigia
- Origin — Southeastern United States and Central America
- Placement — Midground to background
- Shipped size — Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems, roughly 4-8 in
- Mature height — 10–20 in
- Suits — 10 gallons and up
- Growth rate — Fast
Care
- Difficulty — Beginner
- Light — Medium to high. Intensity is what drives the red
- CO₂ — Recommended, not required
- Water — 68–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5
- Substrate — Required. Root and water column feeder
- Growth habit — Amphibious. Also grows emersed
- Propagation — Cuttings — trim and replant stem tops
Grower’s Notes
- It arrives green, and that is correct. We grow it emersed, where the leaves stay green and the stems thicken — which makes for a tougher plant that transplants well. The orange and red develop after two to three weeks of submerged growth. Judge the colour then.
- Red needs light plus iron plus lean nitrate. A heavily fed tank under strong light still gives you a green plant.
- Every node can root. Cut anywhere along a healthy stem and replant the top — this is the cheapest way to fill a background.
- Trim before it reaches the surface. A stem that hits the top shades its own base, and those lower leaves drop and don't return on that stem.
- At 10-20 inches this is a genuine background plant. In a tank under 10 gallons it will reach the surface and stay there — the mini form is the better fit at that size.
Want a smaller-leaved version for a nano tank? See Ludwigia Super Red Mini.
Want to go deeper? Read our complete Ludwigia Care Guide.
Notes
- Photos are for reference; colour and leaf size vary considerably with lighting and nutrients.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
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-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee — We guarantee that live plants and live aquatic animals will arrive alive. In the rare case of a Dead on Arrival (DOA), you must notify us within 24 hours of the delivery time recorded on the carrier's official tracking page. The guarantee is void after that 24-hour window, as condition can no longer be attributed to transit.
How to Submit a Claim
- Take at least 2 clear, well-lit photos of the affected items in their original, unopened, sealed packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label on the box.
- Email your photos and order number to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com within 24 hours of delivery.
- Do not photograph plants or animals after they have been unpacked, planted, or introduced to your aquarium — once an item enters your aquarium's ecosystem, it is no longer covered.
Approved claims are resolved with a replacement, store credit, or refund at our discretion, under the terms of our Refund Policy. Each item is eligible for one replacement only — replacements are final and we cannot replace a replacement.
Conditions That Void the Guarantee
- Incorrect or incomplete shipping address (vacant address, missing apartment number, or any issue that prevents delivery)
- Packages marked "invalid address," "undeliverable," refused, or returned to sender
- Packages left unclaimed, held at a carrier facility at the customer's request, or not retrieved promptly after delivery — live goods must be brought indoors and unpacked the day they arrive
- Carrier delays, weather events, or delivery exceptions once the package has left our facility
- Shipments to freight forwarders or package-forwarding services
Providing accurate, complete shipping information and monitoring your tracking are essential to keeping your guarantee valid.
Please note: the Live Arrival Guarantee covers arrival only. We cannot guarantee ongoing success — aquarium environment, water quality, nutrients, temperature, lighting, filtration, and CO2 all affect long-term results.
What We Can't Guarantee
- Pest-free plants (potted & bare-root): Although our plants are grown in our own clean greenhouse, we cannot guarantee they are 100% free of snails, algae, or other hitchhikers. We recommend rinsing and quarantining all plants before adding them to your aquarium. Tissue culture (in vitro) plants are the exception — they are grown in sterile lab conditions, are 100% free of pests, algae, and disease, and have never been in contact with any aquarium.
- Pesticide-free plants: We use homemade, organic pest control in our greenhouse and never use copper-based pesticides, which are toxic to invertebrates such as snails, crabs, and shrimp. However, we cannot guarantee plants are entirely pesticide-free — always rinse and quarantine before use in invertebrate tanks.
- Your aquarium's success: We are not responsible for your aquarium inhabitants, including fish, shrimp, snails, and turtles. Please quarantine all plants before use.
- Growth form: Unless specified, we do not guarantee plants will grow emersed or submersed in your particular setup.
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 praised these aquatic plants for arriving "in perfect condition" with vibrant colors and healthy stems. Most reported quick new growth and successful rooting. While one customer experienced complete melting during transport and another struggled with tank conditions, the majority described plants as "green, vibrant, and healthy" with excellent packaging and fast delivery.
- All plants arrived green, vibrant, and healthy. I received 9 cuttings: well above expectations
- Within a few days of planting new buds appeared at the top of the plant
- Rooted cuttings in excellent health, still growing well after 2 weeks in low-tech setup
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!
A
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!
A
Can I plant the bunched plants with the weight still attached, or should the weight be removed?
Either way is fine!
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