{"product_id":"ludwigia-repens-deep-red-potted-live-aquarium-plant","title":"Ludwigia repens 'Deep Red' | Potted Live Aquarium Plant","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"bmmmkm\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLudwigia repens 'Deep Red' | Potted Live Aquarium Plant\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eBring bold colour and contrast to your aquascape with \u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eLudwigia repens 'Deep Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most popular red stem plants for freshwater aquariums. Supplied as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"249\"\u003ehealthy potted plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, this beautiful variety develops stunning shades of deep burgundy, crimson and red under the right conditions, creating an eye-catching focal point in any planted aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eEasy to grow and suitable for beginners, Ludwigia repens thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions. With regular trimming, it produces dense side shoots, forming a lush, bushy appearance that's perfect for creating colourful backgrounds or striking midground displays. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e✔ Supplied as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"841\"\u003ehealthy potted aquarium plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e✔ Stunning deep red to burgundy foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e✔ Easy-care stem plant suitable for beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e✔ Fast-growing with regular pruning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e✔ Creates a vibrant background or midground feature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e✔ Intensifies in colour under stronger lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e✔ Suitable for low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e✔ Safe for shrimp, snails and all freshwater fish \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"em107h\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qhtvt1\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eNature aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yfw1yz\" data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eAquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eb631r\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eCommunity aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9jie3a\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eShrimp tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t2gtmt\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003ePlanted freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qf7hk1\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eTropical fish tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"903gni\" data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cjyjdx\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hlx0az\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13t9s69\" data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ndmag4\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gt9oq9\" data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional (recommended for the deepest red colour and fastest growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yjh773\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13nuunk\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eSupplied As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potted live plant \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lgttk9\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eRemove the plant from its pot and gently remove the rock wool from around the roots. 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