Ludwigia sedioides – The Mesmerizing Mosaic Plant for Ponds & Aquatic Displays

Ludwigia sedioides, also known as the Mosaic Plant, is one of the most visually captivating aquatic plants in the hobby. Its unique geometric leaf arrangement, where diamond-shaped leaves form symmetrical rosettes, creates the illusion of a living mosaic that floats elegantly on the water’s surface. As the plant matures, the outer leaves transition into red or bronze hues, contrasting beautifully with the green center.

Native to Central and South America—especially widespread in countries like Venezuela and Mexico—Ludwigia sedioides thrives in stagnant or slow-moving warm waters and is often found growing in dense colonies in ditches and shallow ponds.

Synonyms: Ludwigia sedoides, Jussiaea sedoides Humb. & Bonpl. (1805), J. sedoides H.B.K. (1823)
Family: Onagraceae
Etymology: Ludwigia honors C. F. Ludwig, while sedoides means "similar to Sedum" due to its rosette leaf pattern.

🌿 Key Features:

• Common Name: Mosaic Plant

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia sedioides

• Leaf Shape: Rosette-like, diamond-shaped leaves (1.5–4 cm long)

• Coloration: Green with bronze-red margins, more intense under full sun

• Flowers: Small, solitary yellow flowers (~2 cm diameter) appear on stems

• Growth Form: Floating with occasional rooting at nodes in shallow substrate

• Chromosome Number: n = 8

💡 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Full sun to high light (required for red coloration and optimal growth)

• Temperature: 72–86°F (22–30°C); native habitats reach up to 34°C (93°F)

• Water Chemistry:

  • pH: 6.3–6.9

  • GH: 2.5–4 dH

  • KH: 2 dH

  • NH₄⁺: ≤0.5 mg/L

  • CO₂: Beneficial, though not always required

• Substrate: Loamy, nutrient-rich soil if planted; optional for floating setups

• Water Flow: Prefers still to slow-moving water

• Winter Survival: Not frost-hardy; overwinter indoors in greenhouse or paludarium

🪷 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Provides a visually striking floating pattern ideal for ponds and water gardens

• Naturally helps reduce algae by shading the water’s surface

• Offers cover for fry, amphibians, and surface-dwelling species

• Bright yellow flowers add seasonal interest during summer growth

🌱 Propagation & Growth:

Ludwigia sedioides is propagated by cutting stems and replanting or floating them. Roots will form at the nodes when allowed to contact substrate. Best planted in shallow, calm areas of a pond or floated where sunlight is abundant. Regular trimming promotes denser rosette formation.

• Nutrient Substrate: ✅ Required if planting

• Can Be Grown Emersed: ❌ No

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Enhance your aquatic display with our premium cuttings:

• Loose Fresh-Cut Plants: Approx. 3 unrooted stems of Ludwigia sedioides — ideal for floating or planting in shallow pond margins

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release this plant into natural waterways. It is fast-growing in warm conditions and may spread aggressively. Check local regulations before purchase.

 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.