Plant ID

[Sillyfishies]

The one with the red. I know the green is Ludwigia.

 

[egrape]

they both are ludwigia! in low light situations, ludwigia turns from green to red. it is a stunning plant, enjoy!

 

[aqua_chem]

If you can post another picture when they straighten out a little bit, that would be great. I agree that they look like ludwigia repens, but it's hard to tell for sure when they're contorted.

 

[Sillyfishies]

If you can post another picture when they straighten out a little bit, that would be great. I agree that they look like ludwigia repens, but it's hard to tell for sure when they're contorted.

Ya sorry, they've been floating. I just had another one detach. Ugh.

If it is all ludwigia, how far should I space them apart.

 

[aqua_chem]

You want the lower leaves and stem to be unobstructed by the neighbors, especially in lower light levels. This type of ludwigia really likes to melt at the stem in moderate light levels.

 

[Sillyfishies]

You want the lower leaves and stem to be unobstructed by the neighbors, especially in lower light levels. This type of ludwigia really likes to melt at the stem in moderate light levels.

So do I want low level or high level.

 

[aqua_chem]

Depends on what the rest of your setup is. You'll want "high enough".

 

[Sillyfishies]

Depends on what the rest of your setup is. You'll want "high enough".

I'm upgrading to a DIY light I've seen plenty of people grow baby tears with. Ill see how it goes,

 

[jetajockey]

I'd lean more toward ludwigia ovalis as far as the ID goes.

 

[Sillyfishies]

I'd lean more toward ludwigia ovalis as far as the ID goes.

I got another floater of the green one. Getting picture now.

 

[Sillyfishies]

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