Ludwigia repens ‘Broadleaf’ – The Bold Beauty of the Aquascape 🌿❤️

Ludwigia repens ‘Broadleaf’ is a lush and eye-catching stem plant beloved for its generously sized leaves and deep red-green coloration. Its broad, oval foliage creates a dense, textured look, making it a perfect plant for midground or background placement in freshwater aquariums. The rich tones of red, bronze, and green vary beautifully depending on lighting and nutrient levels, adding warm contrast and natural depth to your aquascape.

Easy to grow and propagate, Broadleaf Ludwigia adapts well to a variety of setups—from low-tech community tanks to CO₂-enriched aquascapes. Under moderate to high light, its colors intensify dramatically, and with regular trimming, it forms full, bushy clusters that can become a vibrant focal point in any planted aquarium.

Key Features:

🌿 Wide, Glossy Leaves: Broader than typical Ludwigia, offering a bolder look.
🔥 Rich Coloration: Displays a dynamic range from olive green to deep crimson.
🌱 Fast Growing: Quickly fills in aquascapes with dense growth.
🐠 Aquatic Habitat: Provides excellent cover and grazing areas for fish and shrimp.
🧡 Beginner Friendly: Hardy and adaptable to most freshwater conditions.

Why You’ll Love It:

🎨 Natural Warmth: Its red-brown leaves add warmth and color contrast.
🌊 Flexible Use: Perfect for midground or background structure.
💨 Nutrient Absorber: Helps improve water quality by soaking up excess nutrients.
🛠 Low Maintenance: Responds well to trimming and replanting for lush density.

Care Instructions:

☀️ Lighting: Moderate to high—brighter light enhances red coloration.
💧 Water Conditions: pH 6.0–7.5; temperature 72–82°F (22–28°C).
🪴 Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil recommended for best color and growth.
🌬 CO₂ & Fertilization: Encourages faster growth and deeper reds but not required.
✂️ Maintenance: Trim regularly and replant cuttings to form thick clusters.

Applications:

✔️ Background or midground in aquascapes
✔️ Dutch and nature-style layouts
✔️ Community tanks and shrimp aquariums
✔️ Low- and high-tech planted setups