Ludwigia Ovalis Pink (6 stems)

👉 Ludwigia ovalis (“Pink” is a selectively enhanced color form)

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 Appearance

• Leaves: round/oval (hence “ovalis”)
• Color:
  • Top: pink to reddish-pink
  • Underside: deeper red/purple
• Stems: reddish
• Height: 20–40 cm

✨ One of the few plants that can show soft pink tones, not just red

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 Difficulty

• Easy to medium
• Can grow in low-tech, but:
  • Pink color = needs better conditions

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💡 Requirements

Lighting

• Medium to high light
  👉 Strong light = more pink coloration
  👉 Low light = turns greenish

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CO₂

• ❌ Not mandatory
• ✔ Highly recommended for:
  • Better growth
  • Brighter pink color

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Nutrients

• Needs good nutrients:
  • Iron (very important for color)
  • NPK fertilizers

👉 Root tabs + liquid ferts = best combo

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 Planting Tips

• Plant stems individually (not bunches)
• Space slightly apart for bushy growth
• Background or midground placement

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 Maintenance

• Trim tops regularly
• Replant cuttings to make it bushy
• Remove shaded lower leaves

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 Color Tips (Very Important)

To get that pink look:

• ✔ Strong lighting
• ✔ Add iron-rich fertilizer
• ✔ Stable tank (no fluctuations)
• ✔ Optional CO₂ boost

👉 Without these → it may look green or dull red

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 Placement in Tank

• Midground → best for highlighting color
• Background → if allowed to grow tall

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 Common Issues

• ❌ Turning green → low light
• ❌ Melting → sudden parameter change
• ❌ Leggy growth → insufficient light
• ❌ Pale leaves → lack of nutrients (especially iron)

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Why hobbyists love it

✔ Unique soft pink shade (rare among plants)
✔ Not too difficult compared to other red plants
✔ Great contrast with green plants

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